Magnus Carlsen is off to the Final against Alireza Firouzja after winning the match 17.5-12.5!#SpeedChessFinals pic.twitter.com/xARrPYPFvr
— chess24 (@chess24com) September 6, 2024
There is no excuse for defeat. I will be back stronger. Thanks to all my fans, I promise you all, I’m determined to do whatever it takes to become the best player in the world.
— Hans Niemann (@HansMokeNiemann) September 6, 2024
The upcoming title match against @AlirezaFirouzja "is a lot more motivating since I'm actually playing somebody who is at, you know, the highest level. And I know I really have to bring it," said @MagnusCarlsen after both won in the #SpeedChessFinals.https://t.co/NqXTWodgPi
— chess24 (@chess24com) September 7, 2024