FIDE World Cup 2023 SF: Carlsen beats Abasov, Praggnanandhaa holds his ground against Caruana - ChessBase India

R Praggnanandhaa drew against Fabiano Caruana (USA) after a 4.5 hour-long battle. It was not an easy game at all. Yet he managed to fend off all possible threats by keeping things in balance. Magnus Carlsen (NOR) had a topsy-turvy game against Nijat Abasov (AZE). First, the world no.1 blundered, allowing his opponent to win the game. Later, Abasov blundered. After missing his first chance, the Norwegian seized his second one. IM Nurgyul Salimova (BUL) had a solid draw against GM Aleksandra Goryachkina. GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) was determined to go for a win and she managed to beat GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) for the first time in nearly 6.5 years.

FIDE World Chess Cup (Final): Abasov Beats Caruana As Carlsen Holds Off Praggnanandhaa

FIDE World Cup 2023 SF: Carlsen beats Abasov, Praggnanandhaa holds his ground against Caruana - ChessBase India

FIDE World Chess Cup (Final): Abasov Beats Caruana As Carlsen Holds Off Praggnanandhaa

FIDE World Cup 2023 R5.2: Gukesh to face Carlsen in the Quarterfinals - ChessBase India

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Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen Round 1 Final Highlights, Chess World Cup 2023: Pragg draws against Carlsen with white; Abasov beats Caruana - Sportstar

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Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen will play tie-breaks to determine FIDE World Cup 2023 winner - ChessBase India