Armenian Grandmaster Sargsyan defeats Magnus Carlsen in Hong Kong

Armenian GM Shant Sargsyan defeats Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid Team Championship

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 18, 20261 min readOriginal: Public Radio of Armenia

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Armenian Grandmaster Shant Sargsyan defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during the seventh round of the 2026 FIDE World Rapid Team Championship in Hong Kong. The tournament, which began June 16, features more than 40 teams and over 300 players competing in rapid chess format. The championship brings together elite grandmasters, top women players, rising stars, and amateur participants in a unique team competition. A recording of the Sargsyan-Carlsen match is available on the tournament's official broadcast platform. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Armenian competitor against the world's top-ranked player.

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