CCT Finals: Carlsen to face MVL, Firouzja to play Nepo in semis
The Champions Chess Tour Finals in Oslo are heading into the semifinals after an action-packed Thursday that saw the conclusion of the round-robin and the intense survival stage. Magnus Carlsen dominated the all-play-all phase to secure first place, with Alireza Firouzja taking the second direct semifinal spot. Ian Nepomniachtchi (pictured) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave emerged victorious in the survival stage, completing the final four. Carlsen has chosen to face Vachier-Lagrave in the semis, while Firouzja will battle Nepomniachtchi. | Photo: Maria Emelianova / chess.com