Magnus Carlsen added another major financial and competitive milestone to his legendary career by winning the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2025 in Doha.
The Norwegian grandmaster not only secured his sixth world rapid title but also walked away with the tournament’s top cash reward after a dominant showing against an elite field.
Magnus Carlsen’s prize money breakdown
By finishing outright first with 10.5 points from 13 rounds, Carlsen earned €70,000 in prize money for his championship-winning performance. His winnings translate to approximately $82,600.
This payout further strengthens Magnus Carlsen’s standing as the most successful player of the modern era, marking his 19th world championship title across classical, rapid, and blitz formats. The 2025 triumph also stands out statistically, as it represented his highest-ever score in the World Rapid format.
Women’s Champion Prize Earnings
On the women’s side, GM Aleksandra Goryachkina claimed her maiden World Rapid Championship title. Her victory came with a €40,000 prize, which converts to roughly $47,200 USD.
Goryachkina prevailed after a tense battle at the top, finishing ahead of GM Zhu Jiner, while GM Koneru Humpy secured third place in a tightly contested standings race.
Top Five Finishers: Open Championship
While detailed prize distributions beyond first place were not disclosed, the final standings highlighted the depth of competition at the top of the leaderboard. The top five finishers in the Open section were:
Magnus Carlsen – 10.5 points
Vladislav Artemiev – 9.5 points
Arjun Erigaisi – 9.5 points
Hans Moke Niemann – 9.5 points
Leinier Dominguez Perez – 9.5 points
Carlsen finished a full point clear of the chasing pack, underlining both his sporting dominance and financial reward at the 2025 edition of the championship.
What’s next after the Rapid Championship
Following the conclusion of the Rapid event, attention now shifts to the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championships, which begin on December 29, continuing an action-packed end to the 2025 world chess calendar.