Bartosz Socko after beating Magnus Carlsen: "How could I feel? Of course, I am very very happy."

[about applause from the public] "It was very nice, shocking to me. I get it for the first time in my life I believe."

How to checkmate Magnus Carlsen's king | ft. Bartosz Socko | World Rapid 2021

S. L. Narayanan vs Fabiano Caruana | World Blitz 2021 | Round 3 Day 1

Magnus suffers a 2nd loss in a row, this time to Vladimir Fedoseev! https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/world-blitz-championship-2021/6/1/1

A frustrated Magnus Carlsen, as the World Champion loses a 2nd game in a row, this time to Vladimir Fedoseev!

🔥Another upset for Magnus Carlsen
as Fedoseev emerges victorious!

What a turnaround! These are the standings after round six!

After suffering his second upset loss, Magnus Carlsen is nowhere to be seen.

The World Blitz Championship is a tough place to defend a high blitz rating!

Fedoseev-Mamedyarov is the top board clash as we cross the halfway of today's action! https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/world-blitz-championship-2021/7/1/2

A mysterious early draw between Vladimir Fedoseev and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov!

Magnus stops the bleeding! https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/world-blitz-championship-2021/7/1/1

IM Polina Shuvalova takes down the tournament leader Aleksandra Goryachkina with a beautiful checkmate!

With this win, Polina attains sole lead with 6.5/7.

Magnus Carlsen came very close to losing third game in a row. In this position, Alexandr Predke missed a huge opportunity to win!

Ultimately, Magnus won this game and has got 5/7 so far.

How to prepare for a blitz championship according to Iranian Champion 21-year-old Parham Maghsoodloo:
✅ play some training games
✅ solve some Puzzle Rush

Interview with Parham Maghsoodloo | FIDE World Blitz Championship |

GM Abhimanyu Puranik finished off the game with a tactic against Anish Giri!

In the women's section, IM Polina Shuvalova is the sole leader with 6.5/7. GM Aleksandra Goryachkina and IM Bibisara Assaubayeva have both got 6 points each.