Fabiano Caruana wants revenge for his defeat in the 2018 world title match, while rising star Alireza Firouzja aims to join the elite Magnus Carlsen starts his 2020 campaign on Saturday when the world champion plays his opening round at Tata Steel Wijk aan Zee, the traditional Dutch tournament which he has dominated ever since he won its C group aged just 14. In his past eight Masters appearances there, Carlsen has won seven times and placed second once. Carlsen is in the best form of his career...
Chess: Magnus Carlsen chasing fresh records but dangers lurk at Wijk aan Zee
The Guardian - 10 Jan 2020 14:00
Fabiano Caruana wants revenge for his defeat in the 2018 world title match, while rising star Alireza Firouzja aims to join the elite Magnus Carlsen starts his 2020 campaign on Saturday when the world champion plays his opening round at Tata Steel Wijk aan Zee, the traditional Dutch tournament which he has dominated ever since he won its C group aged just 14. In his past eight Masters appearances there, Carlsen has won seven times and placed second once. Carlsen is in the best form of his career...
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