World Rapid Day 1: Carlsen's Abdusattorov revenge

Magnus Carlsen beat reigning World Rapid Champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov in brilliant style as he scored 4.5/5 on Day 1 of the World Rapid Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan. He was held to a draw only by Arjun Erigaisi, with Vladimir Fedoseev and Jorden van Foreest the other co-leaders in the Open section. Valentina Gunina leads the Women’s section on a perfect 4/4.

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