Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen Wins Major Tournament in Croatia

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen secured victory at the Grand Chess Tour event held in Zagreb, Croatia, following a strong performance in the tournament's final blitz rounds.

The competition began with several days of rapid chess, after which the format shifted to blitz games over the weekend. Carlsen was ranked third after the rapid portion but advanced to the top of the leaderboard on Saturday, notably defeating reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju during the blitz segment.

On Sunday, Carlsen achieved one win, five draws, and one loss. Despite these results, he clinched the tournament title before the final round was played, ensuring his overall victory.

This event marked Carlsen's first appearance in the Grand Chess Tour series this year. The Zagreb tournament was the third leg of the 2024 Grand Chess Tour, a prominent series that attracts many of the world's leading chess players.

The next Grand Chess Tour event is scheduled to take place in St. Louis, United States, in mid-August. Shortly after, the Sinquefield Cup, a well-established tournament in the chess calendar, will also be held in St. Louis.