Updated November 09, 2016: Added additional viewing details and options. Campfire Chess will offer periodic reflection and post-game analysis throughout the event.
Few chess fans will be as lucky as those living in New York City when the World Chess Championship kicks off later this week, but that doesn’t mean we are entirely removed from following the match and taking in some expert commentary from Grandmasters and fans around the world. The recent victory in Russia over Agon has probably lessened some of the push for more subversive broadcasts and the web will be teeming with opportunities for chess players and fans to follow and comment on the event.
So, how can you view the match?
- Chess.com will be hosting the official Agon widget on its site with access to chat functions with full video breakdowns scheduled after each round.
- Chessbomb WCC2016 Arena: https://www.chessbomb.com/arena/
- Chess24.com continues to establish itself as a bold new powerhouse in chess broadcasting and will cover the event with several big name commentators.
- Chess24 WCC Broadcast Page: https://chess24.com/en/wcc2016
- Playchess is the online chess play and broadcast service of Chessbase.
- Agon/FIDE, who is currently like the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in terms of its behavior against modern chess, also has an official website where users can view the moves for free, but pay a premium fee for additional analysis and special commentary.
The live match itself will happen in the historic Seaport District with tickets available via Ticketfly.