Carlsen downplays victory at SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia: ‘I had one good day… that turned out to be enough’

Carlsen downplays victory at SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia: ‘I had one good day… that turned out to be enough’

Magnus Carlsen overcame a slow start at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia, the third event of the 2025 Grand Chess Tour, to win the tournament with a total of 22.5 points – three more than early leader D Gukesh.

After finishing with just 10 points at the end of the Rapid games, Magnus Carlsen bounced back in the Blitz leg to win the SuperUnited Croatia title. Image credit: Grand Chess Tour