Carlsen wins! And with this victory, he clinches the title with two games still to spare! What a phenomenal performance from the World No. 1!
The opening was the Ruy Lopez, a classic battleground for these two giants. The game looked balanced early on, but one mistake by Caruana was all Magnus needed. From that moment, he shifted gears, capitalized instantly, played with clinical precision, and never looked back.
That’s four straight wins for Carlsen today on Day 3, total domination in St. Louis.
Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen, the 2025 Champions Showdown Clutch Chess Champion! 🏅♟️
We’re back for what could very well be the championship game here at the Champions Showdown 2025: Clutch Chess in St. Louis!
Magnus Carlsen stands on the brink of victory, if he wins this game, he will secure the title with two games to spare! What a dominant performance it’s been so far Magnus, showing precision and nerves of steel.
But Fabiano Caruana is not out yet, he now takes the White pieces, and he knows this is a must-win game to keep his title hopes alive. After some heartbreaking close calls earlier in the event, he’ll be determined to strike back and stop Carlsen’s unstoppable run.
It’s all on the line, can Caruana stop Magnus, or will Carlsen be crowned the champion right here? Let’s find out!