It is raining in Budapest, but rain alone is not the culprit of Carlsen’s woes. After severe accommodation issues (see reports from Monaco, Scotland and Germany / Turkey / England / Anish Giri / Croatia) players had to be scattered among different hotels. GM Stefanova predicted the main problem of the event as accommodation problems transposed to transfers and transportation problems.

Magnus Carlsen is not the only one arriving soaking wet in the playing hall, but has all cameras pointed to him. Will the wet conditions stop Carlsen from helping Norway today? Follow the game live here