Spectators

The XTX Markets London Chess Classic welcomed chess fans to watch all the action from the tournament. Spectators were be able to view the games live in the playing hall, or with live grandmaster analysis in the commentary area from GM Peter Svidler and guests, both in the incredible setting of the Emirates Stadium.

The line-up of the Elite event was as follows:

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Azerbaijan) - the highest-rated player, making his London Chess Classic debut

Vidit Gujrathi (India) - part of the gold medal winning team at this year’s Olympiad and a 2024 Candidate

Michael Adams (England) - defending London Chess Classic champion

Gawain Jones - British champion

Nikita Vitiugov - England’s #1 rated player

Ju Wenjun - Women’s world champion

Shreyas Royal - England’s youngest grandmaster

Andrew Hong - a rising star of US chess

Play began each day at 4pm and finished by around 9pm each evening.