21 June 2017

Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So Lead in Paris

The first stage of Grand Chess Tour started in the capital of France.

3 rounds of rapid chess were played on the first day of the Grand Chess Tour in Paris. The scoring formula for the first half is 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw.

After 3 rounds, Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So are leadind with 5 points. Hikaru Nakamura and Veselin Topalov are 1 point behind.

The Russians Alexander Grischuk and Sergey Karjakin have 3 and 2 points respectively.  

On June 22, the net 3 rounds of rapid chess Will be played. 

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