– Niemann really fits here and seems to have found top form, concludes news expert Torstein Bae. While Carlsen has a win and a draw during Tuesday’s first two games, the American rival has two wins. Torstein Bae is surprised by Niemann’s strong play. The American was only number 60 after day one of the tournament. EXPERT: Torstein Bae is impressed by Niemann. Photo: Lars Bryne / news – It’s psychology and physical fitness. He’s in the zone. There are many elements that come into play, says Bae. This means that both Carlsen and Niemann are in the close match of the World Rapid Chess Championship – and that the probability of a meeting between the two has increased considerably. Have sued Carlsen Carlsen and Niemann are in the middle of an inflamed conflict that has characterized the chess community for several months. The American has subpoenaed Carlsen and several other chess figures as a result of their having accused him of cheating. Carlsen has so far refused to play against Niemann. The entire chess world is therefore wondering what the world number one from Norway will do if the two meet across the board: Will he retire after one move as he did on the Champions Chess Tour – and potentially sacrifice a world title? Or will he carry out the party? WATCH THE BROADCAST: Here you can see the WC in rapid chess from Almaty. Asked news to keep its distance The Norwegian world leader has previously responded cryptically about the subject of news. – You will see that when it happens, said Carlsen. Niemann has largely held his own so far in the championship, according to what news has observed. The 19-year-old has seemed uninterested in communicating with others – including the media present inside the “Baluan Sholak sports palace” in Almaty. At every interview request from news, the young American has answered “not interested” and walked away. STRONG WIN: Hans Niemann beat Richard Rapport on Tuesday, who is among the big advance favourites. Photo: Christian Grieg Sander / news Historically good start Magnus Carlsen got himself a perfect starting point after playing big on the first day in Almaty. The Norwegian won four out of five games and stood with a whopping 4.5 points in the summary. The 31-year-old has never before stood with so many points after the first day of the WC. The match against the reigning world champion, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, was again the clear highlight. – This is one of the best rapid chess games Carlsen has ever played, said news expert Torstein Bae about the victory over Abdusattorov.
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