Russian grandmaster Vladislav Artemiev became the only participant of the Rapid World Championship who managed to win against Magnus Carlsen. Artemiev kept his chances for first place until the last round, but lost to Fabiano Caruana and took seventh place. “In the decisive game I had a bad opening, and the opponent played hard. I…
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The current world chess champion Magnus Carlsen today won the World Rapid Chess Championship for the fourth time in his career. The Norwegian grandmaster expressed his joy that after the only defeat in the tournament from Vladislav Artemiev, he gathered and brought the tournament to a final victory. “I’m incredibly pleased. If I hadn’t lost…
The Women’s Rapid Chess World Championship has ended in Almaty (Kazakhstan). 98 players participated in the competitions with a prize fund of $ 150,000. The victory was won by Chinese grandmaster Tan Zhongyi, who beat Dinara Saduakasova in a tie-break with a score of 1.5:0.5. On the third is Shri Savitha. Technical results:1-2. T. Zhongyi…
The World Rapid Chess Championship has ended in Almaty (Kazakhstan). 178 players participated in competitions with a prize fund of $ 350,000. The victory was won by the Norwegian grandmaster, world champion Magnus Carlsen. Vincent Keymer is in second place. Fabiano Caruana is on the third. Technical results:1. M. Carlsen (Norway) – 10 out of…
The Rapid and Blitz World Championships will start tomorrow in Almaty (Kazakhstan). Rating-rapid favorites among men: M. Carlsen, R. Rapport, H. NakamuraRating-rapid favorites among women: A. Kosteniuk, E. Lagno, Tan ZhongyiDates: from December 26 to December 28System: Swiss, 13 rounds (men), 11 rounds (women)Prize fund: $ 350 000 ($ 60 000 – 1 place) (men),…