Sinquefield Cup: Carlsen beats Nepo

In a rematch of the latest confrontation for the World Championship title, Magnus Carlsen took down Ian Nepomniachtchi to grab the early lead at the Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis. All remaining games finished drawn. Carlsen will face Levon Aronian with black in the second round, while Nepo will try to bounce back in his game with white against Alireza Firouzja. | Photo: Lennart Ootes