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What rapid time control format did Caruana play against Carlsen?

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Rapid, a time control format in chess where each player has 25 minutes for the entire game. It is more fast-paced than classical chess but slower than blitz. Rapid chess is often used in tournaments and matches to determine a winner more quickly than in classical games. Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana faced each other in a rapid chess match as part of the 2018 World Chess Championship.
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