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Wesley So is crowned king of Fischer Random!

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Wesley So - First Official Fischer Random Chess World Champion!
Wesley So overwhelmed favorite Magnus Carlsen, and Ian Nepomniachtchi took firm control of the battle for bronze.
The 2019 Fischer Random Championship
The 2019 Fischer Random Championship open qualifiers will be taking place throughout the month of May. Click here to find information on this historic event.
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The score is 9-7 after eight games between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. Here’s the day four news bulletin by GM Jonathan Tisdall.
Ice front
The score is 9-7 after eight games between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. Here’s the day four news bulletin by GM Jonathan Tisdall.
Ice front
The score is 9-7 after eight games between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. Here’s the day four news bulletin by GM Jonathan Tisdall.
Ice front
The score is 9-7 after eight games between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. Here’s the day four news bulletin by GM Jonathan Tisdall.
So on the Brink of Title After Blanking Carlsen
Two wins today and three in a row - Wesley So is on the verge of becoming the first official Fischer Random World Chess Champion.
So Stuns Carlsen to Take Early Lead
Favorite Magnus Carlsen needs a comeback after Wesley So conjured up a terrifying Halloween attack.
Carlsen and So to meet in World Fischer Random Chess Final
The finals were decided in the fast rapid section, in a highly dramatic day of nerves, action and dispute.
Deadlocks Broken! Carlsen leads and So Sweeps
Magnus Carlsen grabbed the lead against rival Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So won twice to leave Ian Nepomniachtchi on the ropes.
About The Championship
Find out all the information about the 2019 Fischer Random Championship here.
The Players
Who is participating in the 2019 Fischer Random Championship? Find out here.
The Venue
Details about the playing venue can be found here.
Qualifying Results
Results for the Open Qualifying and Play-In Qualifying phases can be found here.
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