Magnus Carlsen Reclaims World Rapid Crown; India's Erigaisi, Humpy Win Bronze

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Firstpost•28-12-2025, 23:15
Magnus Carlsen Reclaims World Rapid Crown; India's Erigaisi, Humpy Win Bronze
- •Magnus Carlsen won his 6th FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2025 title in Doha with 10.5 points out of 13.
- •Carlsen secured the title with a draw against Anish Giri, dominating the tournament with 10 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.
- •India's Arjun Erigaisi secured a bronze medal, tying for third place, becoming the second Indian GM after Viswanathan Anand to achieve this feat.
- •In the women's section, India's Koneru Humpy also won a bronze medal, while Aleksandra Goryachkina claimed the championship.
- •Carlsen will now shift focus to the World Blitz Chess Championship 2025, aiming for another title.
Why It Matters: Magnus Carlsen reclaims World Rapid title; Indian GMs Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy secure bronze.
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