Chess: Wesley So wins US title unbeaten as Hikaru Nakamura’s run ends tamely

The 27-year-old world No 9 dominated the $150,000 tournament and scored 9/11 while Magnus Carlsen prepares for three hours of speed games against rising star from IranWesley So is the 2020 US champion after four days and 11 rounds of combative play ended on Thursday. The 27-year-old world No 9 and former Filipino dominated the field in the $150,000 online tournament and finished unbeaten with seven wins and four draws.So began with five straight wins, a feat unmatched in the event since Bobby Fischer’s unique 11/11 in 1963‑64. Over-the-board championships staged in St Louis have offered the Fischer Prize of $64.000 for anyone who could match the legend’s historic feat, but that award was not included this year. If it had been, So would surely have aimed for more than a quiet draw to consolidate his lead in round six. Related: Chess: Alireza Firouzja surges to target Magnus Carlsen’s all-time records Related: The Queen’s Gambit review – from an orphanage basement to the top of the chess world Continue reading…

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