"Carlsen and Gunina Crowned 2023 World Blitz Chess Champions"
Magnus Carlsen secured his seventh title at the 2023 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship with a six-win streak and a total score of 16 points after 21 games. Valentina Gunina won the Women's tournament with 14 points after 17 rounds, narrowly defeating Alexandra Kosteniuk. The event featured remarkable comebacks and intense competition, with Carlsen also winning the 2023 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship earlier in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.