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World Rapid: Miraculous Carlsen

6/18/2014 – Despite his rocky day today, losing to Anand and salvaging a lost position against Grischuk and Aronian, Carlsen added another jewel to his crown. He is now the World Rapid Champion by finishing half a point ahead of Caruana, Morozevich, Anand and Aronian who ended in 10.5/15. Tomorrow Carlsen will begin his fight to finish his triple crown, for now report on the rapids.

World Rapid: All about Carlsen

6/18/2014 – Even though Fabiano Caruana started strong by beating the leader, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and taking the top spot for himself, it was Magnus Carlsen who ended the day with a bang. The Italian player faced the World Champion in a crucial round ten and the Norwegian took the full point home, going into round eleven with a half point lead over Levon Aronian. Report and impressions.

World Rapid: Nepomniachtchi is day one leader

6/16/2014 – The opening day of the 2014 World Rapid Championship saw many exciting games, and unexpected results. The first came in round one as top seed Nakamura fell to Iturrizaga, and after four rounds only Nepomniachtchi had a perfect score. After five rounds, he leads with 4.5/5 together with Karjakin and Caruana, but this is only the start of the 15-round marathon. Report and special pictorial.

World Rapid and Blitz Championship starting

6/16/2014 – Held in Dubai, UAE, the World Rapid and Blitz Championship is set to start with the chess equivalent of a Hollywood action blockbuster. The quick fire excitement of rapid games and blitz will reign supreme for the next days as the world's elite all congregate to fight for the top title and top rating. Nakamura, Carlsen, Aronian, Anand, Caruana, Grischuk and more will play. Don't miss it!

World Rapid and Blitz starts today

6/6/2013 – “Just two days ago we closed the FIDE Grand Prix in Greece," said FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, "and today we are opening the World Rapid and Blitz Championships.” It was at the opening ceremony in in Khanty Mansiysk (Russia), where 62 players from 18 countries are gathered for a five-day event in the spectacular Ugra Chess Academy. Prepare for some fast and furious action.
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