Carlsen said he is expecting "a very tough fight" against So on Saturday.

by Leon Watson

Feb 12, 2021

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Carlsen and So set up thrilling final act of Opera Euro Rapid

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and US rival Wesley So won their semis on Friday to set up a thrilling final of the Opera Euro Rapid.

The two big guns of elite online chess will face-off for the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour event title in a two-day final over the weekend.

With $30,000 at stake, …

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