World Chess Championship 2016

The World Chess Championship 2016 — Official Broadcasting App

The Official FIDE World Chess Championship 2016 broadcasting app that let’s you follow live action of the most eagerly awaited chess contest of the generation.

The match held from 11 to 30 November, will be contested by 25 year old reigning champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and his challenger, 26 year old Sergey Karjakin of Russia — and this is the first time that two players who have come of age in the computer era are fighting for the title and represent a generational shift in chess.

Get closer to the action than ever before. Experience the World Chess Championship Match as if you had not just one but all the best seats in the house.

FEATURES:

— Multi-camera Live Streaming

Switch between multiple cameras within the playing arena to get unique views of the action

— Virtual Reality and 360° Live Streaming

This is the first world championship that will be broadcast in virtual reality. Watch Magnus Carlsen take on Sergey Karjakin in a stereoscopic live video using Google Cardboard or any other VR device.

— Commentary

Live commentary in several languages from leading grandmasters and guest celebrity chess fans.

— Multifunctional Dashboard

Our interactive board lets you replay each move, try your own move to see how it can impact the outcome of a game and share moves on social networks.

— Chat with Experts

Have a live conversations with other spectators about a game and see expert comments on what’s happening behind a board.

— Timeline and analytics

Real-time tracking of players performance and moves with analytics that lets you see how much time is spent on each move and who is currently winning.