Magnus Carlsen leads despite going down to Arjun Erigaisi

Magnus Carlsen continues to lead
The Norwegian maestro had a dominant start, but his momentum was halted in round eight by Arjun Erigaisi, who defeated him in spectacular fashion in just 20 mov
India Open Chess: Magnus Carlsen leads despite going down to Arjun Erigaisi
Magnus Carlsen, despite suffering his first defeat against Arjun Erigaisi, finished Day One of the Tata Steel India Open Blitz tournament atop the leaderboard. Erigaisi and Vidit Gujarathi remain in contention.
How Arjun Erigaisi took down Magnus Carlsen in 20 moves in a blitz game
Magnus Carlsen had famously called Arjun a 'mad man on the chess board'; Carlsen’s king was made to jog around from one square to another for survival in a way that Carlsen’s kings are not used to bei
Arjun Erigaisi hands Magnus Carlsen rare defeat at Tata Steel Chess India Blitz
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and three-time world women's blitz champion Kateryna Lagno emerged as the leaders at the halfway mark of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz 2024, being held at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium here. Carlsen concluded the first nine rounds with an impressive 6.5 points out of a possible nine.
Magnus Carlsen continues to lead; R Praggnanandhaa close second at India Blitz 2024 chess tournament
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen leads the Open section with 6.5 points at the halfway point of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz 2024 tournament. India's R Praggnanandhaa trails closely behind with 6 points.
Tata Steel Chess India Blitz: Carlsen and Kateryna lead at the end of Day 1 of
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and three-time World Women’s Blitz Champion Kateryna Lagno emerged as the leaders at the halfway mark of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz 2024, being held at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata.
Chess Titans Clash: Carlsen and Lagno Lead Tata Steel Blitz 2024
Magnus Carlsen and Kateryna Lagno lead the standings at the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz 2024. Carlsen achieved 6.5 points, with a notable defeat in round eight. Praggnanandhaa follows closely with 6 points.
India Blitz 2024: Carlsen, Lagno Lead; Praggnanandhaa Close Second
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and three-time World Women’s Blitz champion Kateryna Lagno occupied the top spot while India’s R Praggnanandhaa took second place at the halfway mark of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz 2024 here on Saturday.
Tata chess: Carlsen stunned by Erigaisi, but leads field in blitz
Kolkata: The Tata Steel Chess tournament has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride for Arjun Erigaisi, the latest entrant to the 2800-rating club. Barely two days earlier, Magnus Carlsen had picked his game against the Indian as the one he enjoyed the most in the rapid round even though defeat was inflicted in just 40 moves.
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Magnus Carlsen 'Satisfied' After Winning Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Title, R Praggnanandhaa Finishes a Close Second
Magnus Carlsen delivered a flawless performance on the final day to secure the title. India’s R. Praggnanandhaa and Wesley So ...
Magnus Carlsen Wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid Tournament, R Praggnanandhaa Finishes Runner-up
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open ...