Congratulations to @AlirezaFirouzja on almost certainly qualifying for the 2024 #FIDECandidates in Toronto after winning the Rouen Open with 7/7!
He's overtaken Wesley So in the rating race even if the Chartres matches aren't rated: europe-echecs.com/art/alirezβ¦
1/2 I was completely crushed in my game today. This is not to accuse my opponent of anything, who played an amazing game and deserved to win, but honestly, as soon as I saw my opponent was wearing a watch early in the game, I lost my ability to concentrate.
π«π· @Vachier_Lagrave wins the AI Cup after beating Magnus Carlsen TWICE in the Grand Final!
This victory grants him:
π A spot in the Finals in Toronto
π° $30,000 in prize money
βοΈ 150 tour points
Ding Liren wins the 2023 FIDE World Championship π
Congratulations to Ding on becoming the new FIDE World Champion, and cementing his place in chess history after a thrilling match! π
End of a new clash day.
Decent run from the guys but unfortunately it has ended sooner than we wanted π
Luck was on your side gg @VatangCoC
Waiting for a clash without dragons π