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FTX Crypto Cup Chess, Day 2: Carlsen shares spoils with Giri, Liren

Catch all the action, moves, updates, highlights and commentary from day two of the FTX Crypto Cup Chess tournament.

Updated : May 24, 2021 23:01 IST , CHENNAI

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The world’s strongest field ever for an online chess event promises plenty of excitement when the $320,000 FTX Crypto Cup online rapid chess tournament opens on Sunday.

All top-10 players in the world, headed by Magnus Carlsen, are part of the 16-player field that plays three days of round-robin league to decide the quarterfinalists. Thereafter, the event follows the knockout format.

Pravin Thipsay previews the Crypto Cup, picks his favourites


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