Carlsen claims ninth World Blitz title as Assaubayeva secures third crown

The World Blitz Championships in Doha closed with repeat champions in both sections. In the Open event, Magnus Carlsen completed a strong comeback to win his ninth World Blitz title and his twentieth world title overall. The women’s championship was claimed by Bibisara Assaubayeva, who added a third Women’s World Blitz crown after advancing from a crowded Swiss stage and prevailing in the knockout matches. | Photo: FIDE / Lennart Ootes