Chess-Norway's Carlsen claims sixth world rapid chess title in Qatar

Chess-Norway's Carlsen claims sixth world rapid chess title in Qatar

The Star Online - Sport·2025-12-29 08:21

Dec 28 (Reuters) - Magnus ‌Carlsen won his sixth world rapid ‌championship title at the FIDE World ‌Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Qatar on Sunday.

The Norwegian finished the tournament with 10.5 points out ‍of a possible 13, securing ‍his 19th world championship ‌title overall, ahead of Russia’s Vladislav Artemiev, ‍who ​ended one point behind.

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