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Wesley So Stuns Chess World, Defeats Magnus Carlsen
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Grandmaster Wesley So extended his undefeated streak to an astonishing 5-0 at the 2023 Champions Chess Tour Finals, with his latest triumph being a remarkable victory over world champion Magnus Carlsen.
So's dominance in the competition includes triumphs over formidable opponents such as Hikaru Nakamura, Denis Lazavik, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Alireza Firouzja.
The defending champion showcased his exceptional skills in a sensational clash against Carlsen, solidifying his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the chess world. So's strategic brilliance and precise moves left fans and experts alike in awe as he added Carlsen's name to his list of defeated adversaries.
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave secured his first match win in a captivating all-French encounter with GM Alireza Firouzja, while GM Hikaru Nakamura faced continued challenges with back-to-back armageddon losses to Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Fabiano Caruana.
As the tournament approaches its final stages, the lineup for the finals is taking shape. So, Carlsen, Caruana, and Abdusattorov have already secured their spots, leaving Nakamura, Vachier-Lagrave, Firouzja, and Denis Lazavik to battle fiercely for a coveted top-six position in a last-ditch effort to keep their dreams of winning the Champions Chess Tour alive.
So's dominance in the competition includes triumphs over formidable opponents such as Hikaru Nakamura, Denis Lazavik, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Alireza Firouzja.
The defending champion showcased his exceptional skills in a sensational clash against Carlsen, solidifying his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the chess world. So's strategic brilliance and precise moves left fans and experts alike in awe as he added Carlsen's name to his list of defeated adversaries.
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave secured his first match win in a captivating all-French encounter with GM Alireza Firouzja, while GM Hikaru Nakamura faced continued challenges with back-to-back armageddon losses to Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Fabiano Caruana.
As the tournament approaches its final stages, the lineup for the finals is taking shape. So, Carlsen, Caruana, and Abdusattorov have already secured their spots, leaving Nakamura, Vachier-Lagrave, Firouzja, and Denis Lazavik to battle fiercely for a coveted top-six position in a last-ditch effort to keep their dreams of winning the Champions Chess Tour alive.
Dec 12, 2023
