Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik showed some fearsome preparation to beat Hua Ni.
In the all-English clash, Nigel Short drew with David Howell. Michael Adams drew with American champion Hikaru Nakamura.
Today, Carlsen is Black for the first time in the tournament, against British Champion Howell.
Ni will have his first White and he must be hoping to put Michael Adams under pressure.
McShane will have to recover quickly from yesterday's defeat as he will need to be at his best against Kramnik.
Short will be hoping to keep 'H-Bomb' Nakamura quiet with the Black pieces.
More reports to follow.
Meanwhile, here's some photos from the first couple of days...
The Olympia
Tournament Organiser Malcolm Pein opening the Press Conference
The players were invited to choose a White pawnto determine the numbers for the draw
Lining up with their pictures
The stage is set for the first round
Malcolm Pein making the introductory speech
A very big clash in the very first round
Checking that Carlsen is happy with the staged first move!
Maximum concentration and high expectations
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