Carlsen came back and he and Ian Nepomniachtchi went head-to-head in the final on New Year's Eve, reports Dexerto. After three draws, Carlsen suggested they end the match in a tiebreaker.

World number four Arjun Erigaisi was outplayed by Ian Nepomniachtchi ... with the black pieces. India's hopes ended in the quarterfinals, but Arjun did have his moments against Nepomniachtchi.

The World blitz championship ended on a bizarre note in New York. Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi decided to share the title, with the approval from the world chess governing body FIDE.