‘My own rival’: Carlsen declares he’s in league of his own after latest victory over Nakamura

It is only the opening day of the AI Cup, the latest stop of the Champions Chess Tour, but world number one Magnus Carlsen has already made a statement—on the board and in front of the mic.

After convincingly defeating Hikaru Nakamura in speed chess, Carlsen did so again in rapid games three days after their last titanic encounter, making clear he doesn’t see the American, or anyone else, as his equal.

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