Chess University Weekly Digest #45

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Chess players,

Are you ready for your next Puzzle Challenge and important updates from the chess world? There's a lot to cover as the FIDE Blitz Championship wraps up, Carlsen gets married, and Hubspot sponsors Chess University.

Let’s dive in.

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🧩 Puzzle Challenge #42 - Can You Find White’s Best Move?

🏆 FIDE World Blitz Championship Results

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi Crowned Co-Champions

The 2024 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship in New York ended unconventionally when Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi were named co-champions after three drawn sudden-death games. With no armageddon tiebreak option, Carlsen suggested sharing the title—a proposal FIDE approved despite anticipating controversy among players and fans.

Ju Wenjun Wins Women’s Blitz Title

Chinese Grandmaster Ju Wenjun claimed the 2024 Women's World Blitz Championship, edging compatriot Lei Tingjie 3.5-2.5 in the final.

Emotional Moment: Ivanchuk in Tears

The tournament also saw a deeply emotional moment when Ukrainian Grandmaster Vasyl Ivanchuk broke down in tears following a heartbreaking loss due to time pressure. In a crucial round against GM Daniel Naroditsky, Ivanchuk lost a winning position on time.

Ivanchuk finished the tournament in 66th place, with 7 points across 13 rounds.

💍 Magnus Carlsen Gets Married

Magnus Carlsen married Ella Victoria Malone shortly after the World Blitz Championship. The intimate ceremony in Oslo was attended by close friends, family, and prominent chess figures. The couple exchanged vows in a heartfelt celebration, with memorable moments captured in stunning photographs.

📅 Chess University January 2025 Class Schedule

Chess University’s next premium member seminars are scheduled for:

• January 11th, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time

• January 18th, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time

We hope to see you there!

Kairav Joshi
President and CEO
ChessUniversity.com

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