The match consists of 9 micro-matches, one per day.
The first game of the micro-matches — standard game 1 hour 20 min + 1 min per move. For victory 12 points, for loss 0 points.
If draw at 1st game — rapid game 20 min + 5 sec per move. For victory 8 points, for loss 4 points.
If draw at rapid game — blitz game 5 min + 3 sec per move. For victory 7 points, for loss 5 points.
If draw score of micro-matches, each player is awarded 6 points.
If after 9 days score is 54-54, the title is awarded to the player with the better score in standard games; if equal, the title is awarded to the player with the better score in rapid games; if equal, the deciding tie-break will be played on the day. The tie-break consists of an unlimited number of games until the first victory. The first two games will be played as a rapid game (20’+5”), from game number 3, blitz games (5’ +3”) will be played until the end.
If one of the players will get more than 54 points, the match will be finished.
