Faaborg Midt Cup

The Faaborg Midt Cup is strongest Nordic blindfold chess tournament which was held at the Castle of Hvedholm on Funen, Denmark.

The field consists of GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Peter Heine Nielsen, GM Emanuel Berg and IM Steffen Pedersen.

After the double round robin, Magnus Carlsen and Peter Heine Nielsen tied for 1st with 4 points while the other 2 players tied with 2 points.

Magnus won the championship match by defeating Peter Heine Nielsen 2-0.

Berg captured 3rd by winning the consolation match 1.5 – .5 against Pedersen.

Here is the official website.

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