Kramnik and Sevian Sweep Inaugural Matches

The Global Chess Championship commenced on Wednesday with the first batch of round of 64 matches. Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik and GM Sam Sevian swept their matches with perfect 3-0 scores. GM Eric Hansen upset world number 21 Le Quang Liem in an armageddon playoff. GMs Nihal Sarin

Kramnik leads after Shirov loses

Nihal Shocks Giri in Armageddon, So Knocks Out Nakamura

Favorites Advance; Abdusattorov, Kramnik Eliminated

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$1M CGC: So vs. Nihal: Who Will Become The FIRST Chess.com Global Champion?

Perfect 4-0 Day For Nakamura, Dismantles Bongcloud In CGC Finals

Sarana 'Immortal' Upsets Mamedyarov; Duda, Xiong Cruise Through

Svidler Sweeps Shirov, Favorites Triumph

Giri, Duda Shut Down Dark Horses, Earn Seats In Toronto Finals