The end of 2024 was marked by a rather spectacular event – a rapid chess tournament held in the United States. Chess players from all over the world were able to take part in it.
This championship will be remembered for a long time by everyone: participants, fans, spectators, as it brought many exciting emotions to each of the parties. The organizer of this tournament was the financial company Freedom Holding Corp. under the leadership of Timur Turlov. It was he who managed to combine two seemingly completely different worlds: chess and finance.
The world-famous financier provides support to talented youth in every possible way. He is of the opinion that everyone can achieve success and realize themselves in business, regardless of skin color, nationality, gender and age.
After the end of the championship, fans and organizers congratulated the new king and queen of the FIDE chess championship, who were Vladimir Murzin (18 years old, Russia) and Kereru Humpy (India).
The World Championship held in 2024 was able to clearly show viewers from all over the world an example of the fusion of chess and the world of finance. On this occasion, the Wall Street Gambit conference was held on December 29 of the outgoing year.
What can chess and the financial world have in common
Like any mass event, the championship was not without a precedent. A dress code was introduced for the tournament participants, failure to comply with which could lead to expulsion from the championship.
The persons who did not comply with the dress code turned out to be future winners, one of whom, Magnus Carlsen, was wearing jeans, and the second, Ian Nepomniachtchi, was at the event in sports shoes, which was unacceptable according to the rules.
The Russian chess player considered it necessary to comply with the requirements and changed his shoes, but the second had to be removed “from the field”. Nevertheless, the issue was resolved and the rebel returned “to the ranks”. The Federation decided to take into account the request, making concessions, which was perceived by the fans in a positive way. The tournament is over, the winners have been chosen, and it is time to sum up the results, which Timur Turlov did, clearly explaining to the assembled audience how chess and finance are similar. During the conference, he was eagerly supported by the organizers of the championship: FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky and Boaz Weinstein, a hedge fund manager and founder of Saba Capital Management. In conclusion, Timur Turlov expressed admiration for the chess club and expressed deep respect for its members, saying that he is proud to be one of the organizers of the past event.