Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh Dommaraju's rivalry intensifies at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz in Zagreb, fueled by Carlsen's dismissive remarks about Gukesh's rapid and blitz capabilities. Carlsen, returning to Zagreb after missing last year due to his mother's passing, aims to dominate in his preferred formats against a world-class field including Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Caruana.
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