The first leg of Norway Chess 2026 is now behind us. There have been several surprises in this tournament, including Magnus Carlsen sitting at the bottom of the standings, having struggled so far even against opponents who are weaker than him on paper. It's now obvious that a potential tournament victory is no longer just up to him, but also depends on the leaders dropping points. What's your take on this? Are you guys following the tournament?
The first leg of Norway Chess 2026 is now behind us. There have been several surprises in this tournament, including Magnus Carlsen sitting at the bottom of the standings, having struggled so far even against opponents who are weaker than him on paper. It's now obvious that a potential tournament victory is no longer just up to him, but also depends on the leaders dropping points. What's your take on this? Are you guys following the tournament?