Tough beginning for world No. 1 Carlsen; Raunak stuns Firouzja
Hindustan Times Bengaluru|December 28, 2024
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen had a torrid start to the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, losing in one round and escaping with draws in two others to end Day 1 of the rapid event at 2.5/5 in New York.
HT Correspondent

BENGALURU: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen had a torrid start to the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, losing in one round and escaping with draws in two others to end Day 1 of the rapid event at 2.5/5 in New York. Eight more rounds will be played over Friday and Saturday.

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