Ian Aleksandrovich Nepomnyashchy lost to Magnus Carlsen in the first match of the final of the Legends of Chess tournament

The defending champion of the world the Norwegian Magnus Carlsen won the first match of the final of the international tournament on fast chess of Legends of Chess against the Russian grand master Ian Aleksandrovich Nepomnyashchy, reports Prosports.kz. Four main parties of the winner did not reveal – 2:2. Rivals gained on one victory, two more games were ended in a draw. On a tie-break in two parties (5%2B3) stronger there was Magnus Carlsen. On August 4 will pass the second match of the final. To keep chances of a victory, Ian Aleksandrovich Nepomnyashchy needs to win. The prize fund of the Legends of Chess tournament makes 150 thousand dollars. Competitions are final...