Gotham vs Song

14-game match

Time controls:

Classical: 90 minutes + 30 second increment

Rapid: 15 minutes + 10 second increment

Blitz: 3 minutes + 2 second increment

Game distribution:

2 Classical games

4 Rapid games

8 Blitz games

Scoring system (weighted by time control):

Classical: Win = 3 points, Draw = 1.5 points

Rapid: Win = 2 points, Draw = 1 point

Blitz: Win = 1 point, Draw = 0.5 points

The Gotham vs Song 2026 event in Madrid is a multi-format chess match blending traditional FIDE-rated competition with influencer-driven spectacle, featuring IM Levy Rozman and IM Julien Song facing off across classical, rapid, and blitz games over several days.