Exhibition Match
Carlsen and Nakamura draw blindfold exhibition at ICE Barcelona
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World number one Magnus Carlsen and number two Hikaru Nakamura played their first blindfold game at ICE Barcelona, ending in a draw after a tactical battle. The exhibition, commentated by IM Levy Rozman, featured discussions on chess's evolution and emotions. Both players showcased impressive memory and calculation under a 15-minute time control.
Seventeen-year-old British padel prodigy Ben Phillips is training under the guidance of national number one Christian Medina Murphy. The pair recently featured in an exhibition match at Manchester's Carbon Padel Club, where Phillips demonstrated his potential against top players. Phillips plans to relocate temporarily to Alicante, Spain, to further his development.
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World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6 in an exhibition match at Inspire Arena in Incheon on January 10, thrilling around 12,000 fans. The top two players in men's tennis expressed gratitude for the warm South Korean support as they prepare for the Australian Open.