Magnus Carlsen and Jan Nepomnyaschy have agreed to share the 2024 World Blitz title for the primary time in FIDE historical past. The choice was made after a draw within the further video games of the ultimate match.
Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Jan Nepomnyashchy have agreed to share the title of FIDE World Blitz Champion in 2024. This case was the primary within the historical past of the Worldwide Chess Federation. This was reported by UNN on the subject of FIDE and Chess.
"For the primary time in historical past, the title… will probably be shared between two grandmasters," the Worldwide Chess Federation (FIDE) stated.
The primary two video games of the ultimate match had been received by Carlsen, adopted by Nepomnyashchy twice. Three further video games resulted in a draw. In the long run, Carlsen provided the Russian to share the title.
"We reached some extent the place it was a protracted day. We performed quite a lot of video games, we performed three attracts, and I felt like I may hold taking part in. But it surely was determination to share the win, it was a great way to finish it," Carlsen stated.
Carlsen received his eighth world blitz title, and Nepomnyashchy deservedly received his first. That is the primary particular person world chess title ever to be shared.
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