Carlsen. Nakamura. Board one. Final round. Sometimes the headline writes itself.
GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Hikaru Nakamura have never faced each other in the last round of an open tournament before, or likely in an open event at all. That will all change for tomorrow’s final round of the 2017 Chess.com Isle of Man International.
By winning today on the top two boards, both distanced themselves from the field and now only they can win it all. The math is simple: Carlsen takes White, so it’s like reverse-Armageddon. He takes the title on a win or draw; Nakamura must win as Black. Read more…