FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships
2018
The 2018 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships were the 2018 World Chess Championship in the rapid and blitz formats. They were held in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA from 28 to 30 December 2018.
Results
The rapid championship was won by Magnus Carlsen, while the blitz championship was won by Levon Aronian.
References
Magnus Carlsen, the World Rapid Champion, said: "I'm very happy to win the World Rapid Championship. It's a great feeling to be the best rapid player in the world, and I'm looking forward to defending my title in the future."
Author's note: The 2018 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships showcased the exceptional skills of the world's top chess players in rapid and blitz formats, with Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian emerging as champions. The event highlighted the importance of these formats in modern chess and the need for players to adapt to the changing landscape of the game.
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