India, June 19 -- India No.1 Arjun Erigaisi has lately made it something of an annual ritual to get the better of Magnus Carlsen in the faster time controls. After his wins over the world No.1 in both the world rapid as well as world blitz events last year, Arjun took down the five-time world champion on the top board in Round 6 of the World Teams Rapid Championship in Hong Kong on Thursday.

Playing with the Black pieces, Arjun found an edge but Carlsen fought back before he blundered under time pressure, leaving his King exposed. Soon after he needlessly pushed his rook with 30. Re2, Carlsen shook his head. He knew there was precious little he could do to salvage the game. Arjun seized the opportunity, sacrificing his Queen after which ...