Carlsen and Nepo agreed to a draw after three straight draws in tiebreakers; while Ju beat compatriot Lei Tingjie.

India’s R Vaishali won bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Championship in the women’s section. Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the title in the open section after three consecutive draws in sudden death.

Having achieved the monumental feat of winning the World Rapid chess title for a second time, Indian stalwart Koneru Humpy would be eyeing a grand double when the FIDE World Blitz Championship commences here on Tuesday.

Reigning FIDE World Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen won his 8th title on Wednesday, 1 January. In a historic feat, Carlsen decided to share the title with his opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi, making them the first twin winners of the competition.

This is the first time in history that two players have shared the World Blitz title in scenes reminiscent of Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi agreeing to share the Olympic gold in the high jump event at Tokyo 2020.