NORWAYMagnus Carlsen
1990– · Endless pressure
Wins from positions other players agree are drawn, mostly by refusing to stop playing.
LIVESEEDED EVENT DATA
Madrid, Spain · 8-player double round robin · Classical
Candidates Tournament
ROUND 7 OF 14 · ROUND 7
Two players share the lead going into the second half.
Standings
Where the round left it.
- 1Nakamura4½
- 2Caruana4½
- 3Gukesh4
- 4Firouzja3½
Seeded standings — not a live feed.
Players
Who to watch here.
NORWAYVenue
Where it is being played.
MADRID, SPAIN
Federation · Event weeks · open spectating
The playing hall hosting this cycle's elite classical event, open to spectators.
Watch
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