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In an exciting showdown at the 2025 Chessable Masters, World Champion Magnus Carlsen secured victory against American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in just over an hour. Carlsen emerged as the victor with a scoreline of 2.5-1.5, making up his second win over Nakamura in the same tournament and strengthening his status as the world’s greatest player.

The match began with Carlsen cruising with a sweet victory in the first game, displaying his talent in precision gameplay. Two draws followed as expected from two talented grandmasters, leaving Carlsen just one draw away from clinching the title. However, a rare tactical blunder in the fourth game gave Nakamura a glimmer of hope, as the American grandmaster had a chance to force tiebreaks. Unfortunately, Carlsen responded with a bold queen sacrifice, turning the wheel of fortune and ripping Nakamura from what appeared to be an inferior position.

Nakamura’s opportunities were few but his best chance came in the second game, where a single move could have shifted the tides, and again in the fourth game, where he missed a critical opportunity with 29...Ba4! to neutralize Carlsen’s dangerous passed a-pawn. This oversight left Nakamura in an indecisive position, which Carlsen expertly exploited to seal the win.

This victory adds to Carlsen’s recent wins over Nakamura, having also defeated him in their previous encounter during the Winners Final. The Norwegian’s ability to handle complex positions and capitalize on his opponent’s mistakes was fully exhibited, further cementing his reputation as the CHESS GOAT.

The Champions Chess Tour will continue with its second leg coming on May 18-23, where fans can expect a more intense battle between the world’s elite players and expect me to give an update on that as well. For now, Carlsen’s outstanding performance at the Chessable Masters tells us that he is still a long way from retirement and more chess brilliance to come on board.

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