Levon Aronian ended Magnus Carlsen’s bid to win his third straight Champions Chess Tour event on Friday when he came from behind to beat the World Champion in their Goldmoney Asian Rapid semifinal match. Carlsen took the lead on Thursday by winning the first set 2.5-1.5, meaning he needed just […]
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Magnus Carlsen Survives Wesley So Comeback to Reach Goldmoney Asian Rapid Semifinals
Magnus Carlsen nearly blew a seemingly safe lead on Wednesday, but held on to get past American rival Wesley So and reach the semifinals of the Goldmoney Asian Rapid online chess tournament. Carlsen will now move on to face Levon Aronian in the semifinals of the Champions Chess Tour event. […]