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In the first round we got to see a prime example of how an elite player can somehow slowly win against an inferior — yet strong — opponent.
A game lasts 100 moves — and in the end Carlsen wins! | Photo: FIDE / Anna Shtourman
In round 3, Jan-Krzysztof Duda won against the Ukrainian Andrei Volokitin after the latter missed a tactical shot.
In Round 5, Duda and Baadur Jobava, the only players standing on 4/4 at the time, had a wild exchange of blows which finally ended in a draw.
Endgames of the World Champions from Fischer to Carlsen
Let endgame expert Dr Karsten Müller show and explain the finesses of the world champions. Although they had different styles each and every one of them played the endgame exceptionally well, so take the opportunity to enjoy and learn from some of the best endgames in the history of chess.
What a roller coaster game between the leaders!🎢
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) December 26, 2021
Jan-Krzysztof Duda was definitely on the strong side against Baadur Jobava around moves 30-31, then on the verge of losing some 10 moves later, and finally, it finished in a draw. #rapidblitz #WRBCC2021 pic.twitter.com/YCJQhstaxi
It was a chance for Magnus Carlsen to catch up with the leaders, and the defending champion took it in his stride.
| Rk. | Name | Rtg | Pts. | TB1 | ||
| 1 |
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GM | Duda Jan-Krzysztof | 2801 | 4,5 | 13,0 |
| 2 |
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GM | Carlsen Magnus | 2842 | 4,5 | 12,0 |
| 3 |
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GM | Jobava Baadur | 2679 | 4,5 | 11,5 |
| 4 |
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GM | Nepomniachtchi Ian | 2798 | 4,0 | 14,5 |
| 5 |
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GM | Abdusattorov Nodirbek | 2593 | 4,0 | 14,5 |
| 6 |
|
GM | Grischuk Alexander | 2763 | 4,0 | 14,0 |
| 7 |
|
GM | Gareyev Timur | 2578 | 4,0 | 14,0 |
| 8 |
|
GM | Anton Guijarro David | 2627 | 4,0 | 13,5 |
| 9 |
|
GM | Niemann Hans Moke | 2327 | 4,0 | 13,0 |
| 10 |
|
GM | Gelfand Boris | 2648 | 4,0 | 13,0 |
| 11 |
|
GM | Giri Anish | 2767 | 4,0 | 12,5 |
| 12 |
|
GM | Korobov Anton | 2689 | 4,0 | 12,0 |
| 13 |
|
GM | Firouzja Alireza | 2656 | 4,0 | 11,5 |
| 14 |
|
GM | Cheparinov Ivan | 2621 | 4,0 | 11,0 |
| 15 |
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GM | Fedoseev Vladimir | 2692 | 4,0 | 11,0 |
| 16 |
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GM | Petrosian Tigran L. | 2621 | 4,0 | 10,0 |
| 17 |
|
GM | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2484 | 3,5 | 13,5 |
| 18 |
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GM | Shirov Alexei | 2702 | 3,5 | 13,5 |
| 19 |
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GM | Rapport Richard | 2750 | 3,5 | 13,0 |
| 20 |
|
GM | Caruana Fabiano | 2770 | 3,5 | 13,0 |
| 21 |
|
GM | Van Foreest Jorden | 2563 | 3,5 | 12,5 |
| 22 |
|
GM | Nakamura Hikaru | 2836 | 3,5 | 12,5 |
| 23 |
|
IM | Kosakowski Jakub | 2304 | 3,5 | 12,5 |
| 24 |
|
GM | Vidit Santosh Gujrathi | 2629 | 3,5 | 12,5 |
| 25 |
|
GM | Mamedyarov Shakhriyar | 2727 | 3,5 | 12,0 |
After three rounds, Elisabeth Paehtz was one of five players who started with a perfect score.
How to play the Sicilian Defence!
The continuous stream of new ideas in the Sicilian makes 1..c5 the most popular answer to 1.e4. On this DVD I do give an introduction to the most important Sicilian systems.
After three rounds, only five players have a perfect result in the FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship: Shuvalova, Gunina, Kosteniuk, Pavlidou, and Paehtz. #rapidblitz pic.twitter.com/jKQW5iyckT
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) December 26, 2021
However, Paehtz went on to lose her game against Valentina Gunina in Round 4. Apart from Gunina, only Alexandra Kosteniuk remained perfect on the first day of action — with 4/4 each, the two Russians will start the second day of the tournament as co-leaders.
| Rk. | Name | Rtg | Pts. | TB1 | ||
| 1 |
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GM | Gunina Valentina | 2499 | 4,0 | 8,5 |
| 2 |
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GM | Kosteniuk Alexandra | 2515 | 4,0 | 8,0 |
| 3 |
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GM | Dzagnidze Nana | 2471 | 3,5 | 8,5 |
| 4 |
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IM | Vaishali R | 2201 | 3,5 | 7,5 |
| 5 |
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IM | Buksa Nataliya | 2237 | 3,5 | 6,5 |
| 6 |
|
IM | Bodnaruk Anastasia | 2275 | 3,5 | 6,0 |
| 7 |
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IM | Shuvalova Polina | 2400 | 3,0 | 9,5 |
| 8 |
|
WGM | Mamedjarova Turkan | 2239 | 3,0 | 9,0 |
| 9 |
|
WIM | Pavlidou Ekaterini | 2110 | 3,0 | 8,5 |
| 10 |
|
IM | Ovod Evgenija | 2235 | 3,0 | 8,0 |
| 11 |
|
IM | Zatonskih Anna | 2327 | 3,0 | 8,0 |
| 12 |
|
GM | Lagno Kateryna | 2545 | 3,0 | 7,5 |
| 13 |
|
GM | Batsiashvili Nino | 2380 | 3,0 | 7,5 |
| 14 |
|
IM | Gaponenko Inna | 2348 | 3,0 | 7,5 |
| 15 |
|
IM | Bivol Alina | 2252 | 3,0 | 7,5 |
| 16 |
|
WIM | Serikbay Assel | 2023 | 3,0 | 7,0 |
| 17 |
|
IM | Mammadova Gulnar | 2388 | 3,0 | 7,0 |
| 18 |
|
IM | Paehtz Elisabeth | 2367 | 3,0 | 7,0 |
| 19 |
|
IM | Efroimski Marsel | 2195 | 3,0 | 7,0 |
| 20 |
|
IM | Atalik Ekaterina | 2419 | 3,0 | 6,5 |
| 21 |
|
IM | Badelka Olga | 2279 | 3,0 | 6,5 |
| 22 |
|
WGM | Garifullina Leya | 2245 | 3,0 | 5,5 |
| 23 |
|
WGM | Berend Elvira | 2344 | 3,0 | 5,0 |
| 24 |
|
GM | Goryachkina Aleksandra | 2521 | 2,5 | 8,5 |
| 25 |
|
FM | Kurmangaliyeva Liya | 1894 | 2,5 | 8,5 |
