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Carlsen struggles amid controversy at $1m Global Chess League in London
The world No 1 lost on time to Firouzja in round two and has scored just 50% – they meet again in a live game at 5.05pm on Friday in a possible tournament decider
The world No 1, Magnus Carlsen, is having a rare sub-par tournament in the six-team $1m Global Chess League, in which two qualifiers from the group stages will meet in the double-round final on Saturday (2.30pm BST start, live on kick.com).
The Norwegian, who radiated optimism in a pre-tournament interview, has been unexpectedly below form, with only two wins to his credit after nine rounds and a 4.5/9 points total.
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