Magnus Carlsen Loses Four Consecutive Games at FIDE World Teams Rapid Championship
Magnus Carlsen experienced a rare four-game losing streak during the FIDE World Teams Rapid Championship in Hong Kong, losing to players including Arjun Erigaisi, Shant Sargsyan, Javokhir Sindarov, and Aydin Suleymanli. Representing WR Chess, Carlsen's team finished 17th or 22nd in rapid standings across sources. The rapid event concluded with Dragon Chilling winning gold, Team MGD1 silver, and Hexamind bronze. The championship now proceeds to the blitz team competition.