Photos by Leontxo García and Leon press center
Magnus Carlsen has won the XXII Magistral Ciudad de Leon this Sunday by beating the last year winner Vassily Ivanchuk in the final match. The two have qualified for the final by eliminating Alexander Morozevich and Wang Yue in earlier semifinals. Bellow are the photos from the prize giving ceremony, kindly provided by Leontxo García, Leon Press Officer.
Alexander Morozevich receiving his prize from Marga Serna
Wang Yue receiving prize from José María López Benito
Vassily Ivanchuk receiving prize from Jesús Álvarez Coureal
Magnus Carlsen receiving prize from Natalia Rodríguez Picallo
Magnus carlsen addresses the audience after the ceremony, with translation by Leontxo García
Group photo
Participants, sponsors and tournament director