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Chess: Carlsen and Nakamura outwit young guns in offbeat Airthings Masters

In the opening event of the online Tour, the world champion and the US speed specialist showed their skills, while Alireza Firouzja lost five games in a row, and the event’s format sparked criticism

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again to finish 2nd

CHENNAI: Young gun R Praggnanandhaa seems to be at his best when playing World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. After having beaten the Norwegian twice this year - at the Airthings Masters in February and during Chessable Masters in May - Praggu got the better of Carlsen 4-2 in the seventh…

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2022

Magnus Carlsen wins Airthings Masters

CHENNAI: Magnus Carlsen bagged the first event of the 2022 Meltwater Champions Chess Tour, the Airthings Masters, after overcoming Ian Nepomniachtchi with a classy display on Saturday.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2022

Airthings Masters: Dominant Nepomniachtchi makes knockouts; Praggnanandhaa out

CHENNAI: The prelim stage of the Airthings Masters reached its climax with Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi crowning a dominating display and the relief of a first win for chess queen Alexandra Kosteniuk. Nepo booked his place in the knockout starting on Wednesday with ease as he racked up a total of…

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2022

Airthings Masters: Covid-hit Magnus faces uphill battle

CHENNAI: World champion Magnus Carlsen revealed he's suffering the after-effects of Covid-19 on Day 3 of the Airthings Master even as his former world title challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi remained in top form. Nepo went 11 games unbeaten since the first round of the elite online super-tournament. He is now all…

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2022

Praggnanandhaa follows up win over Magnus Carlsen with 2 more victories in Airthings Masters

CHENNAI: Continuing his good run, India's teen prodigy R Praggnanandhaa registered wins against fellow Grandmasters Andrey Esipenko and Alexandra Kosteniuk in rounds 10 and 12 of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2022

I was just enjoying myself, says teen GM Praggnanandhaa after stunning World No. 1 Carlsen in Airthings Masters

CHENNAI: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament, becoming only the third from the country to clinch a victory over the Norwegian superstar.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022

16 years old R Praggnanandhaa beats World Champion in Airthings Masters chess

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned world no 1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. He won with black pieces in 39 moves in a Tarrasch variation game early on Monday to halt Carlsen's run of three straight wins.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022

Praggnanandhaa stuns World No. 1 Carlsen in Airthings Masters chess

The Indian GM lies in joint 12th spot after eight rounds with eight points.

The Hindu · Feb 21, 2022

India's Praggnanandhaa stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Airthings Masters chess

CHENNAI: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned world no 1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022