Open: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi Agree To Share World Blitz Title - Chess.com
Jan 1, 2025 · GMs Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have agreed to share the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship title after Carlsen's suggestion seven games into their final.. After sensationally U-turning on his decision to withdraw from the event, Carlsen won his eighth world blitz title, while Nepomniachtchi deservedly picked up his first. This is the first individual chess world championship ...
Magnus Carlsen Makes U-Turn, Confirms World Blitz …
Dec 29, 2024 · GM Magnus Carlsen has made a sensational U-turn and confirmed that he will participate in the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship in New York. The seven-time World Blitz Champion has now received the green light to play with jeans.
Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to share chess’ World Blitz …
4 days ago · Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have caused a stir in the chess community after agreeing to share the World Blitz Championship title earlier this week. Tuesday’s final in New York was locked...
News | Carlsen and Nepo named first World Blitz co-champions …
Dec 30, 2024 · The 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championships ended bizarrely with Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agreeing to share the title for the first time in history. The two heavyweight grandmasters took matters into their own hands after the new matchplay final in New York stretched to seven games in sudden death with the score tied on 3.5-3.5.
2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship: Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi …
Jan 1, 2025 · The 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship concluded with high drama, as Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the Open title after an intense tiebreak match, while Ju Wenjun clinched the Women’s Blitz crown by defeating Lei Tingjie in the final.
Historic first: Two chess players crowned world blitz champions
6 days ago · Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi were jointly awarded the World Blitz Championship 2024 title on Wednesday. The first-ever decision to share the top spot was made after seven games without an ultimate winner.
Explained: Why Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared World Blitz …
Jan 1, 2025 · In a historic decision, Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi chose to share the 2024 World Blitz Championship title after a series of intense and closely-fought games in New York.
Magnus Carlsen returns to World Blitz ... - Associated Press News
Dec 29, 2024 · Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday. That's after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for …
Magnus Carlsen will participate in 2024 FIDE World Blitz …
Dec 29, 2024 · We are delighted that the reigning World Blitz Chess Champion will be competing to defend his title and aim for another crown at the highly anticipated event in New York. All the information about the event, including results, news, images and regulations are available on the official event webpage: worldrapidandblitz.fide.com
Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships …
Dec 28, 2024 · World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE).