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Magnus Carlsen, the reigning World Chess Champion, has added another prestigious title to his illustrious career by winning the inaugural edition of the Casablanca Chess Tournament.
Hikaru Nakamura finished second with 3½ points, followed by Viswanathan Anand (3 points) and Bassem Amin (1 point).
Nakamura, Anand, and Amin each received traditional cups while Magnus Carlsen, the winner, was awarded with a sophisticated trophy shaped like a knight.
The inaugural Casablanca Chess tournament took place on May 18-19, 2024. The tournament featured four chess grandmasters Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Viswanathan Anand, and Bassem Amin. On the second day of the tournament, Magnus Carlsen showed his incredible chess skills. He played three intense matches. First, he faced Bassem Amin and won convincingly, demonstrating his sharp tactics and strategic thinking. Carlsen played two more games that day, both of which ended in draws. These games were against two other top chess players: Hikaru Nakamura and Vishy Anand.
Final standings Casablanca Chess Tournament 2024
Hikaru Nakamura, who is also one of the best chess players in the world, performed very well throughout the tournament. By the end, Nakamura finished in second place with a total of 3½ points. Viswanathan Anand with 3 points finished third after win in last Round against Amin.
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
| 1 | Magnus Carlsen | 4½ |
| 2 | Hikaru Nakamura | 3½ |
| 3 | Viswanathan Anand | 3 |
| 4 | Bassem Amin | 1 |
