Niemann and Liang set for 12-game classical match at Blitz Society in Paris

A classical match between Hans Niemann and Awonder Liang will take place in Paris from 10 to 15 April, as the US grandmasters contest a 12-game showdown at the Blitz Society. Played at a 60+30 time control with two games per day, the encounter combines sporting stakes with a charitable pledge from the loser. Both players arrive with recent match experience, adding competitive context to a fixture unfolding alongside the Candidates cycle. | Photo: Lennart Ootes / Saint Louis Chess Club (US Championship 2025)