Match Format

14 classical games maximum.
The first player to reach 7½ points wins the World Championship.

Scoring

Win = 1 point
Draw = ½ point
Loss = 0 points
First to 7½ points wins

If the Match Is 7–7

If the classical match is tied after 14 games, the title is decided by tiebreak games on December 12.

Classical Time Control

Players receive 120 minutes for the first 40 moves. After move 40, 30 additional minutes are added, followed by a 30-second increment beginning with move 41.