The 2025 Speed Chess Championship enters its most thrilling phase as Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, Hans Niemann, and Ian Nepomniachtchi headline the quarterfinals through to the finals. With blitz and bullet chess battles featuring elite players like Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, and Denis Lazavik, fans can expect high-speed tactics, precision, and psychological warfare. We break down each quarterfinal matchup, review key statistics, and preview who might lift the Speed Chess Championship 2025 title — and claim qualification for the 2026 Esports World Cup.