World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen will no longer defend his crown, but normal service was resumed in Zagreb as he won the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia with a round to spare. Amazing last days saw Alireza Firouzja and MVL finish just half a point behind, though only after Magnus lost his last two games.
Magnus Carlsen picked up $40,000 for winning the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia after finishing on 22.5 points out of a possible 36.

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