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World championships by format
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World Rapid Chess Championship
The official International Chess Federation championship that awards the world title in rapid chess.
World Blitz Chess Championship
The official International Chess Federation championship that awards the world title in blitz chess.
World Computer Chess Championship
An international championship held from 1974 to 2024 in which computer chess systems competed for the world title.