Carlsen shines in first Banter Blitz
Magnus Carlsen set the tone for his first ever Banter Blitz at the start, referencing a game from 11 years ago, quoting both the first World Champion Wilhelm Steinitz and Meat Loaf, and going on to win smoothly in 19 moves. In this recap we take a look at the eight games he played, and won, which you can also replay with computer analysis. If you missed out, don’t worry: Magnus is back for more Banter Blitz twice this week!
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Svidler on the Carlsen-Caruana match
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Magnus Carlsen commentates on the Olympiad
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Mamedyarov on beating Carlsen in Biel
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Nepo and Gelfand on Carlsen-Caruana and more
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Svidler: “I don’t see myself quitting commentary”
Peter Svidler finished joint second with Vassily Ivanchuk, Boris Gelfand and Georg Meier at the Gideon Japhet Cup in Jerusalem, and was the only player to beat the winner, Ian Nepomniachtchi. Shortly after that win he talked to E...
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Svidler on winning the Russian Team Championship
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Mamedyarov on the Candidates and Shamkir
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, who finished second in the Berlin Candidates and is second on the April FIDE rating list, will be looking to win his third Gashimov Memorial title when the tournament starts in Shamkir on Thursday. It’s not...
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