Exciting Results in Champions Chess Tour Chess.com Classic 2024: Carlsen, Keymer, Duda, and Lazavik Shine

The Champions Chess Tour Chess.com Classic 2024 is heating up as GMs Magnus Carlsen, Vincent Keymer, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, and Denis Lazavik secure wins in Division I with a game to spare. Notably, these players had just participated in the Grand Chess Tour: Superbet Poland Rapid & Blitz 2024 before joining this online event.

In Division II, eight players continue in the Winners Bracket, with GM Andrey Esipenko and Aleksandr Rakhmanov showcasing an imaginative fantasy line where Rakhmanov could have played with four pawns against a rook.

Division III also sees eight players advancing in the Winners Bracket, with GM David Paravyan causing the biggest upset by sending GM Anish Giri to the Losers Bracket in round two.

Day four of the tournament kicks off on Saturday, May 11, with the action starting at 12:30 p.m. ET / 18:30 CEST / 10 p.m. IST.

The tournament features a double-elimination bracket in all three divisions, with Division I hosting eight players, Division II with 16 players, and Division III with 32 players. The competition remains fierce as no players are eliminated until Saturday.

The event has seen some exciting matchups and unexpected outcomes, with players showcasing their skills and strategies in intense battles on the virtual chessboard. Stay tuned for more updates and results as the Champions Chess Tour Chess.com Classic 2024 continues to unfold.