London confirmed as venue for Speed Chess Championship Finals

London is set to host the climax of the 2025 Speed Chess Championship, with the world’s fastest players gathering at 180 Studios (pictured) on 7 and 8 February 2026 for the semifnals and the final match. Eight players, including Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, remain in contention in the quarterfinals. The four winners of these matches, set to take place until 4 December, will make it to the final live event in London. | Photo: MBS Group