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World Rapid 2015: Magnus Carlsen retains his title

10/13/2015 – It was an exciting finish to the World Rapid championship, with many thrilling battles. For some, the event never really took off, while others rose and fell, but Magnus Carlsen gave a vintage performance as he scored a 11.5/15, a full point ahead of the field, and taking the no.1 spot to boot. In second was Ian Nepomniachtchi, and third was Dominguez. Report and analysis.

2015 World Rapid Day 2: Carlsen rises to the top

10/11/2015 – Day two of the World Rapid Championship lived up to the expectations with action galore on all fronts. Sergey Karjakin fell from grace after a great start, while Magnus Carlsen rose steadily to the top, but to end the tale there would be to miss the surprises such as Sergei Zhigalko sharing first or Igor Kovalenko’s brilliant attack and miracle save.

2015 World Rapid Day 1: Karjakin early leader

10/10/2015 – The first day of the World Rapid championship was exciting from end to end, and while some may regret the absence of a few of the top players, playing concurrently in the Millionaire Open, it was more than made up by the non-stop action and more than a few surprises. Showing great confidence after his recent win at the World Cup, the sole leader is Sergey Karjakin.

Blitz- and Rapid WCC: List of participants

10/9/2015 – AGON now published the list of participants for the WCC in blitz and rapid which will begin on Saturday in Berlin. Top seed is Magnus Carlsen with a blitz rating of 2914. Ten participants can boast of a blitz rating of 2800+, more than 40 have 2700+ in blitz. They play for a prize fund of 200.000 USD, of which the winner will receive 40.000 USD. Here's the list.

Carlsen will defend titles in Berlin

10/8/2015 – Magnus Carlsen is World Champion in classical, rapid, and blitz chess. In a few days he will defend his titles in the FIDE World Chess Rapid and Blitz Championship in Berlin. The Rapid tournament takes place from 10. to 12. October, the Blitz tournament from 13. to 14. October. More than 150 grandmasters will come to Berlin to challenge the World Champion. Press release.
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