Chess World Cup 2023 Final Live: Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen game 2 live streaming and commentary

Chess World Cup 2023 Final Live: Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen game 2 live streaming and commentary

The second game of the Chess World Cup 2023 Final between India’s Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Norway’s Magnus Carlsen will take place on Thursday, August 24, at 3 pm GMT. The game will be played at the Shamkir Chess Palace in Shamkir, Azerbaijan.

The first game ended in a draw after a tense battle that lasted for 35 moves. Praggnanandhaa, who is only 18 years old, showed remarkable resilience and skill against the reigning world champion, who is widely regarded as the best chess player of all time.

Game 2 live

Praggnanandhaa, playing with white pieces, started the game aggressively and seemed to have a slight advantage in the opening. However, Carlsen was able to neutralize the threat and the game soon reached a balanced position.

Both players played carefully in the middlegame and there were no major chances for either side. In the endgame, the players agreed to a draw after Carlsen offered a draw on move 35.

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The result leaves the match tied at 0-0.

Pragg vs Carlsen game 1 highlights

Praggnanandhaa’s Performance Earns Praise

Despite the draw, Praggnanandhaa’s performance was widely praised by chess experts.

“Praggnanandhaa played very well today,” said former world champion Garry Kasparov. “He was very aggressive and put Carlsen under a lot of pressure. I think he has a good chance of winning the match.”

Indian chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand also praised Praggnanandhaa’s performance. “He played very maturely,” said Anand. “He didn’t take any unnecessary risks and played very solid chess.”

The second game of the Chess World Cup final will be played on Wednesday, August 24 at 15:00 CET. The match will be played over 14 classical games, with a tiebreak if necessary.

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Chess World Cup 2023 Final Live: Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen game 2 live streaming and commentary

The final is a best-of-four match, with two rapid tiebreak games and an Armageddon game if needed. The winner will receive a prize of $120,000 and a ticket to the Candidates Tournament 2024, where they will have a chance to challenge Carlsen for the world title.

TV telecast and live streaming

The game will be broadcast live on several TV channels, such as ESPN, BBC, and Eurosport. You can also watch the live streaming online on platforms like Chess.com, FIDE’s official website, and YouTube.

There will be expert commentary and analysis by grandmasters and chess celebrities, as well as interviews with the players and their coaches. You can also follow the game on social media using the hashtag #ChessWorldCup2023.

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