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Magnus Carlsen Confidently Wins Speed Chess Championship

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Magnus Carlsen convincingly defeated Alireza Firouzja in the Speed Chess Championship Final, claiming his second consecutive and fourth overall SCC title.

The first 5 min + 1 sec segment Carlsen won several games in a row to assume a 6-3 lead.

In the next 3+1 segment Carlsen simply demolished his opponent by 8-2.

Entering the final 1+1 segment with an overwhelming advantage, Carlsen secured the match, winning 9.5-2.5 for an overall victory of 23.5-7.5.

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In the Semifinals, Firouzja eliminated Hikaru Nakamura, while Carlsen beat Hans Niemann.

In the Consolation Match for 3rd place Nakamura outplayed Niemann.

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