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Chess: Carlsen heads for Hong Kong while Russia unveils the next Botvinnik
The world No 1's setback in Oslo and reduced participation coincides with the emergence of a new star
TL;DR
- Magnus Carlsen achieved his worst tournament result since 2015 at Norway Chess, finishing fourth.
- Carlsen's disappointing performance was attributed to personal factors and the event's demanding time control.
- Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu won the Norway Chess event, while Gukesh Dommaraju finished last.
- Young talents like Roman Shogdzhiev from Russia are showing significant promise, with aspirations of becoming world champions.
- Russia is investing in Shogdzhiev, aiming to restore its historical chess dominance.
- Magnus Carlsen will participate in the Fide World Team Rapid and Blitz championships in Hong Kong.
- The article mentions other emerging young players like Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and Faustino Oro.
- Veteran players like Danny Gormally and Keith Arkell also achieved notable results in senior championships.