3 May 2020

Magnus Carlsen Wins Stellar Online Event Organised by Him

The world champion defeated Hikaru Nakamura in the final.


The Magnus Carlsen Invitational finished on Chess24.com on May 3. The final match saw a tough struggle between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

All victories in this match were secured with the white pieces. The world champion stroke first but the American fought back in the second game already. Magnus Carlsen won the third encounter and then made a draw as Black in the fourth one. 

Having won the match 2.5-1.5, Magnus Carlsen became the winner of the first elite online tournament organised by him. 





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