Carlsen Stuns Foes, Claims 20th World Title in 'Hardest Event' Comeback

• Magnus Carlsen won his 20th world championship title, securing the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2025 in Doha.
• He defeated Nodirbek Abdusattorov 2.5-1.5 in a tense final, making a comeback after losing the first game.
• Carlsen described the event as 'one of the very hardest,' overcoming an earlier forfeit and a difficult start.
• Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured a double bronze, winning medals in both the Blitz and Rapid sections.
• Bibisara Assaubayeva claimed her third FIDE Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship title.

Why It Matters: Magnus Carlsen showcased his resilience, winning his 20th world title in a dramatic World Blitz comeback.