Fabiano Caruana Dominates Rapid Section, Leads SuperUnited Croatia Before Blitz Rounds

Fabiano Caruana has taken the chess world by storm, climbing to the world number-two spot on the rapid live rating list after a dominating performance in the 2024 SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia event. With wins over top GMs Gukesh Dommaraju, Anish Giri, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Caruana ended the rapid section with an impressive 15/18 points, leaving his closest competitor, Wesley So, three points behind.

Caruana’s journey to the top hasn’t been without its challenges, as he faced tough opponents and even made a critical mistake in one of his games. However, his resilience and strategic prowess allowed him to not only survive but emerge victorious in crucial moments.

As the tournament moves into the blitz rounds, Caruana’s lead is significant, but the chasing pack, including players like Wesley So and Levon Aronian, are determined to give him a run for his money. With 18 rounds of blitz left to play, the competition is far from over.

The 2024 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz has been a thrilling event so far, with unexpected twists and turns keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Can anyone stop Caruana’s winning streak, or will he continue his dominance in the blitz rounds? Stay tuned to find out.