FTX Crypto Cup: Carlsen beats Firouzja in thrilling match, leads

Magnus Carlsen has a 2-point lead on Praggnanandhaa going into Sunday’s final round. The young Indian star will get a chance to win the whole thing if he beats the world champion in the rapid section of their direct encounter — winning in tiebreaks will not cut it for Pragg. In round 6, Carlsen beat Alireza Firouzja in an exciting match that went to tiebreaks, while Jan-Krzysztof Duda defeated Pragg, also in tiebreaks.