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Nepomniachtchi Beats Carlsen to Secure Global Chess League Title

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen on the Icon board to power Ganges Grandmasters to their maiden Tech Mahindra Global Chess League title.

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After a 3-3 draw in the first match of the final, Carlsen held a decisive advantage playing White in the second match before grabbing a pawn, allowing Nepomniachtchi to unleash discovered check tactics with 29.Bxf2+.

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Carlsen resigned before move 40, handing the victory to the Grandmasters, while Greek IM Stavroula Tsolakidou of the same team was adjudged Player of the Tournament.