World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen bags remarkable double after winning India Blitz 2024 title with a round to spare

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has done it again, clinching both the rapid and blitz titles at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament. Carlsen’s victory in Kolkata marks his second double win at the event. The tournament saw Filipino-American Grandmaster Wesley So making a strong comeback to secure second place. Indian players also shone, with Arjun Erigaisi taking third place.