Magnus Carlsen, the five-time world chess champion, won his first FIDE World
Cup title on Thursday, defeating Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa
1.5-0.5 in the rapid tiebreaks.
The match was tied 1-1 after the two classical games, setting up
the tiebreaks. Carlsen won the first rapid game with black pieces, and then the
two players agreed to a draw in the second rapid game to give Carlsen the
title.
The victory was a major upset, as Praggnanandhaa is only
17 years old and is ranked 16th in the world. However, Praggnanandhaa
showed great skill and determination throughout the match, and he gave Carlsen
a run for his money.
Carlsen's victory is a major achievement, and it cements his
status as the best chess player in the world. He is now the only player to have
won all of the major chess titles, including the World Cup, the World Rapid
Championship, and the World Blitz Championship.
Praggnanandhaa's performance in the World Cup was also a major
breakthrough. He is the youngest player to reach the final since 2013, and he
showed that he is a force to be reckoned with. He will be one of the favorites
to win the World Cup in the years to come.
The 2023 FIDE World Cup was a major success, with over 300 players from
around the world competing. It was a showcase for the best chess players in the
world, and it was an exciting event for chess fans.
Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen on his victory!
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