And that’s it. Magnus Carlsen wins #ClutchChess with two games to spare.

There’s still something to be played for as a win is the equivalent of 3k$ but Magnus dominates against WCC, No. 2 and 5-time US Champ.

And yes, I made a photo of TV cause I’m lazy. Reflected lamp gives it something extra ❤️

Gukesh v Magnus during #ClutchChess at STLCC

1 draw, 5 losses, No wins in 10+5 format.

On one hand - easy money and great fun. On the other hand - going from ETCC in Georgia directly to Saint Louis for a 4 day event to go back to Goa to start World Cup in 3 days.

Intense, but not too much?

One game left for Gukesh to turn around a rough day during #ClutchChess

Fabiano on the other hand looking currently at 8/10 points with a possibility of going 10/12.

The best part? Wins tomorrow count for 3 points. Great format.

महिनाभरापूर्वी भारताचा वर्ल्ड चेस चॅम्पियन डी. गुकेशला पराभूत केल्यानंतर हिकारू नाकामुराने गुकेशचा किंग प्रेक्षकांमध्ये फेकला होता. आता याच हिकारूला गुकेशने सेंट लुईसमध्ये सुरू असलेल्या 'क्लच चेस: चॅम्पियन्स शोडाऊन' स्पर्धेच्या पहिल्या दिवशीच इंगा दाखवला. गुकेशने 1.5-0.5 अशा फरकाने हिकारूचा पराभूत केलं.

#Gukesh #Gukeshbeathikaru #gukeshwin #gukeshviralvideo #DGukesh #HikaruNakamura #ClutchChess

Ok. So we have the first day of #ClutchChess behind us and Gukesh leads after losing the first game on time against Magnus.

Of course - the innovative format makes the first day achievements less relevant during the tournament but World Champ is definitely in form.

Let’s see if he keeps it going.