Carlsen Survives Nepo's Attack to Win Leg 1 of Champions Chess Tour Amid Upsets

Carlsen beats Nepomniachtchi 2.5-1.5 after missing mate but swindling stalemate in exciting match. Vachier-Lagrave overcomes Mamedyarov's aggression.
Giri eliminates Nakamura with brilliant attacking play. Firouzja defeats Lazavik in strategic struggle.
In Division II, Sarana scores upset over Caruana. In Division III, Alekseev and Mamedov to meet in Winners Final.
The AI Cup continues September 26 with Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave and other knockout matches.
The Champions Chess Tour features top players competing for a $2 million prize fund across 6 online events.

chess.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/19/2023

Mamedyarov, Vachier-Lagrave, Nakamura, Giri Advance to AI Cup Knockouts After Exciting Play-In Battles

Four Grandmasters, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Hikaru Nakamura, and Anish Giri, have secured their spots in the Division I knockout of the 2023 AI Cup Play-in, joining the four previously qualified players for the upcoming live Finals in Toronto, Canada.

9/26/2023

Carlsen Leads Top Seeds into Semifinals at AI Cup Chess Tournament

GMs Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov advance in the Division I Winners Bracket of the 2023 AI Cup after winning their quarterfinal matches on day one.

9/29/2023

MVL Advances to Face Carlsen in Grand Chess Tour Finals After Beating Nepo; Fedoseev Stays Alive Against Artemiev

GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave defeats GM Ian Nepomniachtchi 2-0 to secure a rematch against GM Magnus Carlsen in the 2023 AI Cup Grand Final, while GM Vladimir Fedoseev earns another chance to face GM Vladislav Artemiev in the Division II Grand Final. In Division III, GM Sam Sevian has the opportunity to win for the third time this season.

9/30/2023

Vachier-Lagrave Beats Carlsen Twice to Win AI Cup and Qualify for Champions Chess Tour Finals

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave beats Magnus Carlsen in two matches to win the 2023 AI Cup and secure a spot in the Champions Chess Tour Finals in Toronto.

Topics

Posted 9/27/2023, 6:56:00 AM