#worldchess

[insightfultake]

The Unstoppable King: Magnus Carlsen Secures Historic 20th World Title with Rapid and Blitz Double

In the world of chess, there are champions, and then there is Magnus Carlsen. On a Tuesday (December 30, 2025) in Doha that will be remembered for years to come, the 35-year-old Norwegian maestro didn't just win a tournament; he redefined the boundaries of what is possible in the sport. By clinching the World Blitz Championship title just two days after securing the World Rapid crown, Carlsen has completed a sensational "double" for the fifth time in his career, bringing his total tally of world titles to a staggering 20.

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[forbeginnersbooks]

Another woman makes her way to the top

According to the New York Times and the World Chess Federation, another woman is on the verge of becoming the second woman in the world to break into the world’s top 100 chess players. Only one women has ever made her way into the top 100, and based on last week’s victory at the Women’s Grand Prix tournament, it seems that Hou Yifan of China could be the next.

-Sienna Arpi, Intern