Carlsen’s Masterclass: Effortless Victory Against the French Defense

December 25, 2024 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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GM Magnus Carlsen defeated GM Ian Nepomniachtchi 4-1 to claim the 2024 Champions Chess Tour Finals, securing his fifth consecutive Champions Chess Tour title. Once again earning the $200,000 first prize, Carlsen has won every edition of the Champions Chess Tour since its inception.
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Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Champions Chess Tour finals 2024
1. d4 e6 2. e4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. Nce2 c5 6. c3 Nc6 7. a3 a5 8. Nf3 a4 9. h4 Qa5 10. Bd2 Qb6 11‚. Rb1 Be7 12. Be3 O-O 13. Nf4 Qb3 14. Qc1 cxd4 15. cxd4 Na5 16. Bd3 h6 17. Rh3 Nc4 18. Bc2 Qb5 19. Nh5 Nxe3 20. Qxe3 f5 21. Rg3 Rf7 22.Qxh6 Bf8 23. Qg6
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