The match consists of seven micro-matches. Each micro-match is played till the first victory. First game of micro-match — standard game 1 hour 20 min + 1 min per move, if draw at 1st game — rapid game 20 min + 5 sec per move. If draw at rapid game — blitz game 5 min + 3 sec per move.
If draw at blitz game — Lehmann-Georgiev tie break 5 min + 2 sec per move on all games till the first victory.
The final result of the match was determined by the result games with normal time control, if draw was determined by the result rapid games, if draw was determined by the result blitz games.