Published June 1, 2021, 1:50 PM
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Grandmaster Wesley So failed to cash in on his chances and succumbed to Magnus Carlsen in the finals of the FTX Crypto Cup of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Tuesday, June 1.
Playing white and needing just a draw to win the title following a 1-0 lead in the tiebreak, So lost his momentum that had Carlsen extending the matchup to a deciding game and eventually the crown, 2-1.
The two posted identical 2-2 draws in their two-set finale, forcing an Armageddon.
It was Carlsen’s second straight crown following his victorious campaign at the New in Chess Classic last month.
Magnus Carlsen. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
CHENNAI: Magnus Carlsen is the world s first bitcoin chess champion after overcoming Wesley So in a thrilling FTX Crypto Cup final. The Norwegian takes home the $60,000 first prize plus a 0.6 bitcoin bonus offered by tournament sponsor FTX. It is the largest prize pot ever offered in an elite online chess event.
After the see-saw match ended with Carlsen punching the air in delight, the champ said: It s pretty sick! I came back five times when I needed it, and I also lost twice. It s absolutely insane. I am just so happy to have pulled through. It s a massive, massive relief.
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