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IOM International Chess Limited Announces ‘FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss’ and ‘FIDE Chess.com Women’s Grand Swiss’ 2021

Douglas, Isle of Man, 15 December 2020 — IOM International Chess Limited has signed a contract with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to organise and host the FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss and the inaugural FIDE Chess.com Women’s Grand Swiss. Subject to COVID-19 restrictions being lifted in time, the tournaments will be held concurrently in the magnificent Royal Hall of the Villa Marina in Douglas, Isle of Man from 25 October to 8 November 2021. There will be 164 players from approximately 35 countries and a combined prize fund of USD 550,000, made possible by the generosity of the Scheinberg family.