Magnus Carlsen has emerged victorious at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025, a part of the Grand Chess Tour, held in Zagreb from June 30 to July 7, 2025. The tournament featured 10 top players competing in a round-robin format with a $175,000 prize fund.
Key Highlights
– *Carlsen’s Dominance*: Magnus Carlsen won the tournament with a commanding performance, securing 22.5 points across rapid and blitz formats. This victory marks his sixth consecutive Rapid & Blitz triumph on the Grand Chess Tour and his tenth win in just 12 appearances.
– *Gukesh’s Rapid Title*:
World Champion Gukesh clinched the rapid title at the tournament, finishing with 14 points after a strong comeback. He defeated Magnus Carlsen in the fourth round and ended the rapid section with a win over Wesley So.
– *Final Standings*:
The final standings saw Wesley So finishing second with $30,000, followed by Gukesh in third place with $25,000.
Tournament Format
The tournament consisted of;
– *Rapid Section*:
9 rounds of rapid chess with a time control of 25 minutes + 10 seconds per move.
– *Blitz Section*:
18 rounds of blitz chess with a time control of 5 minutes + 2 seconds per move.
Grand Chess Tour 2025 Schedule
The Grand Chess Tour 2025 will continue with its next stops:
– *Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz*: August 9-17, 2025, in Saint Louis, MO
– *Sinquefield Cup*:
August 16-29, 2025, in Saint Louis, MO
– *GCT Finals*:
September 26-October 4, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil
Prize Fund
The total prize fund for the Grand Chess Tour 2025 is $1.6 million, with the winner of the GCT Finals set to receive an additional $350,000.
