The Julius Baer Generation Cup kicked off today with the Preliminary stage featuring 16 players spanning the age spectrum. After intense fights and lots of exciting games, the first day of the event finished with Magnus Carlsen taking the sole lead with 10 points, while Praggnanandhaa, Vassily Ivanchuk, Hans Niemann and Arjun Erigaisi follow with 9 points. Check out the funniest reactions of players and find out what playing chess online feels like! The video is below
Julius Baer Generation Cup Day 1 interviews:
Vassily Ivanchuk: I am waiting for the opportunity to actively come back to chess
Alejandro Ramirez shares his insights on Carlsen’s withdrawal: I don’t think Hans cheated
Julius Baer Generation Cup Pairings & Schedule / Julius Baer Generation Cup – LIVE games
