The Magnus Carlsen Invitational

In the enforced absence of over-the-board tournament chess - which had even seen the highly important Candidates tournament grind to a halt in unprecedented fashion - there came a surprise and very welcome announcement Magnus Carlsen, the world chess champion. He had organized an online tournament featuring eight elite players, including Carlsen himself, with a £250,000 prize fund.

Day 2: Anish vs Nepo, Magnus Carlsen Invitational Finals

Checkout: world champion Carlsen beaten in his own chess tournament

Play Magnus - Chess Training, Magnus Carlsen

Day 13 sets up Nakamura-Caruana and Ding-Carlsen semifinals in the Magnus Carlsen Invitational

Magnus Invitational: Carlsen on the brink of making the semis

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Ding Liren leads the Carlsen Invitational after day 1

Magnus Carlsen Invitational Tournament - Pushing Wood

Anish Giri clinches Magnus Carlsen Invitational

Magnus Carlsen Wins Magnus Carlsen Invitational

Play Magnus - Chess Training, Magnus Carlsen

Winning the Magnus Carlsen Invitational: Behind the Moves with Anish Giri - Optiver

On Chess: Anish Giri Wins The Magnus Carlsen Invitational