Wesley So is not playing on a FIDE organized event like the World Rapid and Blitz Championship because of his impending change of federation from NCFP to US Chess Federation which prohibits him from representing the Philippines in FIDE organized event such as World Championships in standard, rapid and blitz, Candidates Tournaments, World Cup, World Cup qualifications like zonals, Chess Olympiad etc. Please see the topic Wesley So allowance withheld by PSC in this blog and you can read everything about the whole story.
Carlsen must win Round 15 to score 11.5 points to maintain at least 1/2 point caution against Anand and Aronian both with a score of 10 to win the title. A draw by Carlsen in the last round and a win by Aronion and Anand will result in 3 way tie with Carlsen which will win it for Anand on tie break as he beat Carlsen in Round 12.
Why is Wesley not playing in the World Blitz and Rapid @ Dubai?
Wesley So is not playing on a FIDE organized event like the World Rapid and Blitz Championship because of his impending change of federation from NCFP to US Chess Federation which prohibits him from representing the Philippines in FIDE organized event such as World Championships in standard, rapid and blitz, Candidates Tournaments, World Cup, World Cup qualifications like zonals, Chess Olympiad etc. Please see the topic Wesley So allowance withheld by PSC in this blog and you can read everything about the whole story.
After round 13, Carlsen, Anand and Caruana tied with 9.5 points. 3 rounds more to what a thrilling finale 🙂
Carlsen must win Round 15 to score 11.5 points to maintain at least 1/2 point caution against Anand and Aronian both with a score of 10 to win the title. A draw by Carlsen in the last round and a win by Aronion and Anand will result in 3 way tie with Carlsen which will win it for Anand on tie break as he beat Carlsen in Round 12.
This tournament is a farce. They gang up on Nakamura to prevent him to add another title to his glowing resume. Cowards.