ECCC 2023: Carlsen, Anand, Rapport, and MVL sit out R1

In the opening round of the 2023 European Club Cup, the top teams in both sections effortlessly defeated lower-rated opponents. In the open section though, Magnus Carlsen, Vishy Anand, Richard Rapport, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave decided to sit out.

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Carlsen and Anand to play in European Club Cup

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World Chess

Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen

Fabiano Caruana and Carissa Yip are the 2023 U.S. Chess Champions

AI Cup: MVL Pulls Off Mission Impossible, Beats Carlsen TWICE To Win Title

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🔴 Round 1,2, Champions Chess Tour Finals 2023

Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen