December 25 – 31 2025
GM Maurice Ashley is part of the expert commentary team for the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 taking place in Doha, Qatar, providing analysis alongside Peter Leko and Jovanka Houska on FIDE’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
The event features top players competing for championship titles, bringing together the world’s elite chess talent for a thrilling end-of-year showdown. Held at the Sports and Events Complex, Qatar University, this edition features both Open and Women’s events in Rapid and Blitz formats, with a total prize fund of over €1,000,000. Doha returns as host after nine years, underscoring Qatar’s growing stature in the chess world.
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