2026 Chess.com Open Playoffs Day 2: Carlsen Advances To Grand Final After Beating Lazavik, Duda (opens in new tab)

GM Magnus Carlsen defeated GMs Denis Lazavik and Jan-Krzysztof Duda, with a 3-2 score in both matches, to advance to the 2026 Chess.com Open Playoffs Grand Final. Just by reaching the Winners Final, however, Duda has earned one of the three q...