Julius Baer Generation Cup: The Final Leg of the 2024 Champions Chess Tour

The stage is set for the Julius Baer Generation Cup, the fourth and final online leg of the 2024 Champions Chess Tour. Starting on September 25, this thrilling event will feature a $300,000 prize fund, offering the world’s top chess players one last opportunity to secure their place in the CCT Finals.

As the tour progresses toward the finals, all eyes are on the Julius Baer Generation Cup. GMs Magnus Carlsen, Alireza Firouzja, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave have already secured their spots in the finals, but several more places remain up for grabs. Players can qualify by either winning this event or by finishing among the top performers on the CCT Leaderboard. With 100 CCT points available, every game counts, and anything can happen.

Joining the event in Division I are Vachier-Lagrave and Firouzja, the winner and runner-up of the last CCT event, along with Division II winner GM Alexander Grischuk.

Other confirmed players are GMs Ian Nepomniachtchi, Carlsen, Vidit Gujrathi, and Arjun Erigaisi. These players will all bypass the Play-ins and head straight into the Division I Placement stage, setting up a high-stakes competition for this last online leg of the CCT.

"The Julius Baer Generation Cup is the exciting conclusion to the online portion of the Champions Chess Tour," said IM Danny Rensch, Chess.com's Chief Chess Officer. "The stakes are high, and we’re all eager to see who will step up to claim the remaining spots in the CCT Final."

Julius Baer, a founding partner of the Champions Chess Tour, has been instrumental in promoting inclusivity in chess. Now in its fourth year, the Julius Baer Generation Cup underscores the idea that chess is a game for everyone. From casual fans to the highest level of competition, chess brings people of all ages and backgrounds together, reflecting Julius Baer's commitment to supporting the global chess community.

"The Julius Baer Generation Cup highlights our commitment to the Champions Chess Tour, showcasing how chess bridges generations and inspires new talent. As digitalisation brings the centuries-old game to the future, we are inspired by the blend of tradition and innovation that unites players of all ages," said Antje Hembd, Head of Global Brand Partnerships & Sponsoring. "At Julius Baer, fostering inter-generational connections is crucial to building lasting client relationships rooted in trust."

This fourth leg of the Champions Chess Tour follows the Julius Baer Women’s Speed Chess Championship, which concluded on September 5, with GM Ju Wenjun taking the title. The event featured many of the strongest women in chess, further highlighting Julius Baer’s commitment to elevating diverse talent and fostering a more inclusive chess world.

With so much at stake, fans can expect fierce battles, brilliant tactics, and dramatic finishes as the world’s top players fight for their place in the CCT Final. Tune in live on Chess.com/TV and across Chess.com’s YouTube and Twitch channels to catch every moment of the action.

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