International Chess Federation (FIDE) world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway poses ahead of his Speed Chess Championship semi-final against Hans Niemann of the U.S., in Paris, France, September 5, 2024. REUTERS/Julien Pretot
PARIS (Reuters) - Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to the Speed Chess Championship final on Friday, in their first face-off since the world number one accused his American rival of cheating two years ago.
The Norwegian also prevailed 7-2 in the longer format (5 minutes per game with a one-second increment per move), before drawing the 3+1 time control 4-4 and the bullet section 6.5-6.5.
