FIDE World Chess Championship 2004

The FIDE World Chess Championship, 2004 was held at the Almahary Hotel in Tripoli, Libya, from June 18 to July 13.

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Tripoli - Libya - June 18 - July 13

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It was won by Rustam Kasimdzhanov, who beat Michael Adams in the final by a score of 4.5-3.5. He takes prize money of around US$100,000 (US$80,000 after organiser FIDE has taken its cut) and the right to a match against world number one Garry Kasparov in a step towards the reunification of the World Chess Championship.

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Rustam Kasimdzhanov - Michael Adams - FIDE - Garry Kasparov - World Chess Championship

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