2026 Chess.com Open Playoffs Day 4: Carlsen Wins Chess.com Open, Recovers From Tough Start Vs. Duda
Team Liquid’s GM Magnus Carlsen won the 2026 Chess.com Open Playoffs after defeating GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda in an exhilarating Grand Final. Duda, coming from the Losers Bracket, dominated the first match 2.5-0.5, but Carlsen came back in the Match Reset with a 2-0 sweep. Carlsen wins $50,000, Duda $35,000, and both players have qualified for…