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Magnus Carlsen, the world number one chess player, secured victory in the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz 2025 tournament held in Zagreb, Croatia. He clinched the title with a round to spare by drawing against R Praggnanandhaa and defeating Ivan Saric in the final round. Carlsen’s total score was 22.5 out of 36, placing him ahead of Wesley So, who finished second. This win reinforced Carlsen’s dominance in fast-format chess. The tournament is part of the prestigious Grand Chess Tour, which includes top global players. Carlsen’s performance once again demonstrated his consistent brilliance and strategic mastery in competitive chess.