The audience erupts in applause as Magnus and Ian shake hands! Howell: "The first time I've ever heard applause alongside a Petroff Defense... the only time in chess history this will ever occur!"

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The audience erupts in applause as Magnus and Ian shake hands! Howell: "The first time I've ever heard applause alongside a Petroff Defense... the only time in chess history this will ever occur!"

Nooluyo35 December 18, 2024

 


The 2024 Champions Chess Tour (CCT) Finals in Oslo are currently underway, featuring an elite field of eight players, including Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi. Here's the latest on their participation:


Event Overview: The CCT Finals are taking place from December 17 to 21 at Screen Studios in Oslo, Norway. This year's event includes a live audience for the first time, offering fans a unique experience to see the games up close. The tournament has a significant prize fund of $500,000, with the winner taking home $200,000.



Participants: Magnus Carlsen, defending his title, is joined by Ian Nepomniachtchi along with other top players like Alireza Firouzja, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Wesley So, Denis Lazavik, Vincent Keymer, and Levon Aronian. This competition marks a significant event as Carlsen aims for his fifth consecutive title on his home turf.


Format: The tournament starts with a Round-Robin stage where players compete in two-game matches. The top two finishers advance directly to the semifinals, while the bottom two are eliminated. The remaining four players enter a survival stage, a mini double-elimination tournament, to determine the other two semifinalists. The final stage is a single-elimination knockout to crown the champion.


Live Updates: Reports indicate that the atmosphere is electric, with the audience showing enthusiasm, particularly during the handshake between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi. There's been commentary on the games, including a humorous remark about the applause for a Petroff Defense, suggesting that the match has captured the audience's attention.



This event not only showcases high-level chess but also highlights the ongoing rivalry and sportsmanship between Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi among others in the chess community.

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