Magnus Carlsen delivered a masterclass at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, winning every stage of the tournament in dominant fashion. The world No. 1 beat top rivals Hikaru Nakamura and Alireza Firouzja, showcasing both skill and sportsmanship.
Idman.biz, citing The Guardian, reports that the rapid 10-minute time control produced thrilling finishes, introducing the term “dirty flagging” for wins snatched on the clock. Carlsen embraced the spotlight, helping present chess as a crowd-friendly spectacle.
Meanwhile, 14-year-old Turkish prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus stunned the chess world, defeating Peter Svidler and breaking age records, becoming the youngest ever to reach a 2600 rating.
In Liverpool, GM Michael Adams leads the British Championship after six rounds, eyeing a record-equalling ninth title. Young stars Shreyas Royal and 11-year-old Supratit Banerjee also made headlines with dazzling wins, adding to an exciting week in world chess.
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