Overview
- Magnus Carlsen secured the Open rapid crown with 10.5/13, clinching the title with a final‑round draw against Anish Giri for his sixth rapid championship and 19th world title overall.
- Vladislav Artemiev was runner‑up on 9.5 after dealing Carlsen his only loss, while Arjun Erigaisi claimed bronze on tie‑break ahead of Hans Niemann and Leinier Domínguez, who also scored 9.5.
- Aleksandra Goryachkina won the Women’s rapid title by defeating Zhu Jiner in a playoff after all three leaders, including Koneru Humpy, finished on 8.5 points.
- Humpy, the 2019 and 2024 champion, took bronze on FIDE tie‑breaks as Zhu was placed higher for the playoff that ultimately decided the gold.
- Reuters reported Carlsen pushed away a camera after his loss to Artemiev, and FIDE’s CEO said the matter would be reviewed only if a formal complaint is filed, with the Blitz championships now set to begin.