FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship: Full list of winners
(Courtesy : Michał Walusza/FIDE Chess/Twitter)
Magnus Carlsen has won the tournament a massive eight times.
The FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship is a format of chess in which games are played at a lightning-fast pace of just three minutes per player, plus a two-second increment per move, this format is a true test of instinct, skill, and composure under immense pressure.
Though recognized by FIDE, the World Blitz Chess Championship before 2012 was held sporadically, focusing on elite players in exclusive formats. From 2012 onward, FIDE formalized the event, introducing the World Rapid & Blitz Championships with annual schedules and open qualification systems, making it more inclusive and competitive.
The 2024 edition of the tournament holds added significance as it offers critical qualification points for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Recently, India’s Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest-ever FIDE World Chess Champion. The winner of the Candidates Tournament will eventually challenge Gukesh for the ultimate Classical championship crown.
Also Read: A look at Gukesh Dommaraju’s journey to becoming youngest world chess champion
World Number #1 Magnus Carlsen has claimed the tournament title an impressive seven times, making him the most successful player in the history of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championships. In the women’s category, Kateryna Lagno (RUS) and Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ) share the record for the most wins, with two titles each.
Take a look at the full list of winners in the competition.
FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship (2006–2010)
| Order | Champion | Years Reigned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Grischuk (RUS) | 2006 |
| 2 | Vasyl Ivanchuk (UKR) | 2007 |
| 3 | Leinier Domínguez (CUB) | 2008 |
| 4 | Magnus Carlsen (NOR) | 2009 |
| 5 | Levon Aronian (ARM) | 2010 |
FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship (Since 2012)
| Order | Champion | Years Reigned |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Alexander Grischuk (RUS) | 2012 |
| 7 | Lê Quang Liêm (VIE) | 2013 |
| 8 | Magnus Carlsen (NOR) | 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 (Shared) |
| 9 | Alexander Grischuk (RUS) | 2015 |
| 10 | Sergey Karjakin (RUS) | 2016 |
| 11 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) | 2021 |
| 12 | Ian Nepomniachtchi (RUS) | 2024 (Shared) |
Also Read: FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship: Full list of winners
Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship (Since 2012)
| Order | Champion | Years Reigned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentina Gunina (RUS) | 2012 |
| 2 | Anna Muzychuk (SLO) | 2014 |
| 3 | Anna Muzychuk (UKR) | 2016 |
| 4 | Nana Dzagnidze (GEO) | 2017 |
| 5 | Kateryna Lagno (RUS) | 2018, 2019 |
| 6 | Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ) | 2021, 2022 |
| 7 | Valentina Gunina (FIDE) | 2023 |
| 8 | Ju Wenjun | 2024 |
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