GCL 2026: Nepomniachtchi gives Carlsen a scare before getting past Sindarov on the clock

In the framework of the GCL 2026 international commercial chess tournament, season 4, matches have taken place with many surprises. Ian Nepomniachtchi, the world's number one player, has delivered an impressive performance against Magnus Carlsen. The game was played in a fast format where time pressure and meta adaptability decide the outcome. Nepo kept Carlsen in a positional stranglehold for most of the clash, but the two sides could only draw. This is an unexpected result from Carlsen, who is usually expected to control the game.