This tournament was intended to determine the challenger for Magnus Carlsen in the next World Chess Championship. It is widely known for being the only major sporting event to continue briefly during the onset of global lockdowns. Yekaterinburg, Russia.

Ian Nepomniachtchi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave were leading when the event was halted.

The most significant championship completed in 2020 was the match between defending champion (China) and challenger Aleksandra Goryachkina (Russia). Dates: January 5 – January 24, 2020.

The second half did not resume until April 2021, eventually won by Ian Nepomniachtchi . 3. Other Notable 2020 Championships

Ju Wenjun retained her title by winning the rapid tiebreak 2.5–1.5 , securing her third world championship title. 2. FIDE Candidates Tournament 2020