18 August 2020

Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Finals: Hikaru Nakamura Wins Fifth Match

The world champion lost in the "Armageddon".


The fifth match between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura at the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Finals was played on Chess24.com on August 18. 

All rapid games were drawn. In blitz, the rivals exchanged blows, while the "sudden death" was won by Nakamura, who had the black pieces. The match finished in favour of the American grandmaster 4-3. Total score is 3-2 in favour of Hikaru Nakamura. 

The sixth match will be played on August 19.

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