Magnus Carlsen wins first match of final against India's Arjun Erigaisi in Julius Baer Generation Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen wins first match of final against India's Arjun Erigaisi in Julius Baer Generation Cup

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The second match of the Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi final in the Julius Baer Generation Cup will be held later on Sunday. 1 Magnus Carlsen underlined his superiority, winning the first two games in the opening match of the final against teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi in the Julius Baer Generation Cup rapid online chess tournament. Erigiasi did well to hold the rampaging world No.1 to a draw in the third game but that did not stop Carlsen from closing out match one comprehensively. “It’s just evident that he’s the better player but hopefully things will go my way and I’ll try to play my best chess,” Erigaisi was quoted as saying after the first match, appearing to sound optimistic.

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Watch: Magnus Carlsen left blushing as 20-year-old Indian chess player touches World No.1’s feet

Hindustan Times  

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1 month, 1 week ago

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India Today  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Magnus Carlsen confirms to ‘not play’ at Candidates 2024

The Hindu  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Magnus Carlsen beats Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi to win Julius Baer Generation Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen beats Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi to win Julius Baer Generation Cup

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Magnus Carlsen has become the first player to hit the historic 2900 Tour Rating mark after winning the Julius Baer Generation Cup. New York: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi went down against world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament, losing the second match 0-2. Congratulations to @MagnusCarlsen as the winner …

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2 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi edged out fellow teenager Christopher Yoo in the quarterfinals via tie-breaker to reach the last four round of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament on Friday. World champion Magnus Carlsen, a winner over Levon Aronian of USA), will face 17-year old Keymer while the other semifinal will feature Vietnam’s Liem Quang Le and …

Julius Baer Cup Chess: Erigaisi leads, Praggnanandhaa in 2nd spot
2 years, 3 months ago

Julius Baer Cup Chess: Erigaisi leads, Praggnanandhaa in 2nd spot

The Hindu  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Magnus Carlsen makes a grand entry, Indian teams keep winning
2 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 11 months ago

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Goldmoney Asian Rapid quarterfinals: Magnus Carlsen overpowers fighting Wesley So
3 years, 5 months ago

Goldmoney Asian Rapid quarterfinals: Magnus Carlsen overpowers fighting Wesley So

The Hindu  

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Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand suffers fifth straight defeat; Magnus Carlsen beats Vasyl Ivanchuk to stay on top
4 years, 4 months ago

Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand suffers fifth straight defeat; Magnus Carlsen beats Vasyl Ivanchuk to stay on top

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4 years, 5 months ago

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Viswanathan Anand, making his maiden appearance on the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, drew the first three games of the best-of-four contest before losing the final game on Tuesday. Chennai: Former world champion Viswanathan Anand went down 1.5-2.5 to Russia’s Peter Svidler in the opening round of the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess tournament. The Indian ace, making his maiden appearance …

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