World Rapid: Murzin, Sargsyan, Naroditsky and Dominguez co-leaders
The 2024 World Rapid Chess Championships kicked off on Thursday, with thrilling action unfolding in both the open and women’s sections. In the open, Volodar Murzin, Shant Sargsyan, Daniel Naroditsky and Leinier Dominguez (pictured) lead with 4½/5, while defending champion Magnus Carlsen trails by 2 points after a tough start. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Alice Lee stunned the women’s field, finishing day 1 with a perfect 4/4 score to take sole leadership. | Photo: FIDE / Lennart Ootes