Almaty. – The World Chess Rapid Games Championship begins today in the Almaty province of the Republic of Kazakhstan with 300 competitors from 50 countries, including women.

The quick matches take place at 15 minutes plus 10 seconds per play, while lightning at three plus two; The first modality will be from Monday to Wednesday and the next on Friday.

Norwegian Magnus Carlsen is the highlight of the world chess event, where he is likely to meet American Hans Niemann, whom he accused, without evidence, of cheating in September.

In addition, chess players such as the Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, the Spanish Paco Vallejo and David Antón, among others known to the Cuban fans, will compete; although he did not confirm the Chinese Liren Ding, World Cup finalist against the Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, after Carlsen’s resignation from the title.