Trophy of the FIDE Candidates 2022

The 2022 FIDE Candidates Tournament, held at the Palacio de Santoña in Madrid, Spain, determined the challenger for the 2023 World Chess Championship. Eight top players competed in a double round-robin format, with Ian Nepomniachtchi emerging as the winner with a score of 9.5 out of 14. The trophy, designed by Latvian designer Armands Jekabsons, symbolizes strength and durability with its oak elements, while the king chess piece and golden crown represent the pinnacle of achievement.