Exciting Update from Chess World Cup Final 2023: Five-time world champ, Magnus Carlsen, clinches victory! He defeated the talented Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, securing his first-ever FIDE World Cup title.
In a display of remarkable end-game skills, Carlsen captures his inaugural World Cup victory, adding to his remarkable collection of five World Chess Championship trophies, despite Praggnanandhaa’s courageous challenge.
Magnus Carlsen Won with 1.5-0.5 in the Tie-Break
After the showdown on Tuesday and Wednesday, where both classical games ended without a clear winner, the final match headed into an exciting tie-breaker
In a pivotal juncture, the second 25+10 tie-breaker game reached a draw in only 22 moves. Carlsen, employing a careful strategy, preserved his lead secured from the initial tie-breaker match. This showcased his remarkable skill in adjusting to his opponent’s tactics. Praggnanandhaa exhibited impressive perseverance throughout the championship, notably conquering world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura and world No. 3, highlighting his extraordinary performance.
Carlsen faced a real test from his 18-year-old Indian rival during the first tie-break match, pulling off a victory after 45 moves. He skillfully tackled the hurdles posed by Praggnanandhaa’s bold style of play, successfully reversing the situation and taking control.
Fabiano Caruana rocked his way to the final match against Carlsen, snagging a bunch of wins along the journey. And you know what? The whole worldwide crew of chess fans took notice and showered him with props and praise.
See the below some major tweet after Chess World Cup Final 2023
Praggnanandhaa is the runner-up of the 2023 FIDE World Cup! 🥈
Congratulations to the 18-year-old Indian prodigy on an impressive tournament! 👏
On his way to the final, Praggnanandhaa beat, among others, world #2 Hikaru Nakamura and #3 Fabiano Caruana! By winning the silver… pic.twitter.com/zJh9wQv5pS— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 24, 2023
🏆 Magnus Carlsen is the winner of the 2023 FIDE World Cup! 🏆
Magnus prevails against Praggnanandhaa in a thrilling tiebreak and adds one more prestigious trophy to his collection! Congratulations! 👏
📷 Stev Bonhage #FIDEWorldCup pic.twitter.com/sUjBdgAb7a
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 24, 2023
In the end, it's Magnus! His persistence is rewarded with a victory in the only tournament that eluded him so far! Congratulations to the #FIDEWorldCup2023 winner Magnus Carlsen!
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) August 24, 2023
We are proud of Praggnanandhaa for his remarkable performance at the FIDE World Cup! He showcased his exceptional skills and gave a tough fight to the formidable Magnus Carlsen in the finals. This is no small feat. Wishing him the very best for his upcoming tournaments. pic.twitter.com/KXYcFRGYTO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2023