Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the World Rapid Championship, which took place in Doha, Qatar.

Qatar has kicked off the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025, hosting the elite global chess event in Doha until December 30. The tournament brings together top players from around the world to compete for four world titles in both men's and women's rapid and blitz categories.

Magnus Carlsen secured his seventh Norway Chess title with a remarkable comeback in the final round, drawing the Classical game against Arjun Erigaisi.

World chess number one Magnus Carlsen quit a major tournament after being informed that he could not wear jeans.