Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Carlsen Wins Blitz Title After Erigaisi Stuns
Magnus Carlsen, a famous chess player, won the World Blitz Championship in Doha.
He had a tough start but came back strong to win the title.
He also won the Rapid Championship earlier, making it a double victory.
Another player from India, Arjun Erigaisi, won a bronze medal and stunned Carlsen in a key match.
A woman from Kazakhstan, Bibisara Assaubayeva, won the women's title.
Carlsen is known as one of the greatest chess players ever, but he showed frustration during the tournament by slamming the table after losing to Erigaisi.
Magnus Carlsen won the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha.
He defeated Nodirbek Abdusattorov 2.5-1.5 in the final.
Carlsen had a difficult start but made a strong comeback.
India’s Arjun Erigaisi won the bronze medal and stunned Carlsen in a key match.
Bibisara Assaubayeva won the women’s title.
- Who
- Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Bibisara Assaubayeva
- What
- Magnus Carlsen won the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025
- When
- December 30, 2025
- Where
- Doha
- Why
- Carlsen defeated Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the finals
Carlsen's Frustration
Erigaisi's Composure
Table Slamming
Carlsen's Frustration
Carlsen slammed the table in frustration after losing to Erigaisi, showing his displeasure with his performance.
Erigaisi's Composure
Erigaisi remained composed and focused, demonstrating strong endgame technique and quick calculation.
- Winner
- Magnus Carlsen
- Runner-up
- Nodirbek Abdusattorov
- Bronze Medalist
- Arjun Erigaisi
- Women's Winner
- Bibisara Assaubayeva
- Location
- Doha
- Event
- FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025
- Date
- December 30, 2025
Sources
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