They Said He Deserved Hikaru’s Spot. Then They Played.

February 5, 2022 NHaselton Personalities, Contemporary Masters

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Hikaru received a wildcard to the FIDE Grand Prix, and some contended that the wildcard spot should have been given to Andrey Esipenko. Fate would have it that they would play against each other in Round 2.

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