Correct Answer : Magnus Carlsen
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen pulled off an incredible comeback to claim victory at the 2024 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland. Despite starting the day trailing by 2.5 points behind GM Wei Yi, Carlsen embarked on a remarkable 10-game winning streak, ultimately overtaking his rival and securing the championship title.
Carlsen’s Decisive Moment :
The turning point came when Carlsen faced off against Wei Yi in the fourth round of the day. With a victory against his closest competitor, Carlsen managed to catch up, setting the stage for an intense battle for the top spot. While Wei Yi remained resilient, he couldn’t maintain the blistering pace set by the Norwegian grandmaster, eventually settling for second place, a commendable six points ahead of the third-placed finisher.
Top Finishers :
Polish grandmaster GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda saved face with a strong performance, finishing third on 19.5 points. Close on his heels was the rising Indian star Praggnanandhaa, who secured fourth place with 19 points.