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Magnus Carlsen consolidates his position in modern chess
The Norwegian is moving towards Garry Kasparov's historical Elo record, excelling in rapid games.

Magnus Carlsen continues on his path to surpass Garry Kasparov's historic record in Elo points, demonstrating remarkable performance in contemporary chess. According to reports, the Norwegian particularly excels in rapid games, showcasing an exceptional ability to spot piece sacrifices in the middle game, even when he was already the 'number one' in the classical format.
Analysis of his play highlights how Carlsen remains relentless, delighting his followers with his continuous style and strategy on the board, while establishing himself as a central figure in chess.