In a thrilling Esports World Cup 2025 chess semifinal, Magnus Carlsen edged out Hikaru Nakamura 4–3, reaching the final after an Armageddon showdown. Nakamura, despite a strong King’s Indian Defense win, narrowly missed victory. Carlsen will now face Alireza Firouzja for the top prize, while Nakamura competes for third place. Post navigation Chess: ‘Pressure does not matter’ – Divya Deshmukh on MS Dhoni comparisons China’s 12-year-old Yu Zidi began swimming to beat the heat, becomes youngest to win Worlds medal
