Magnus Carlsen
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Scholar’s Mate: The Best Opening for Beginners, Approved by Magnus Carlsen
In chess, most games last dozens of moves. But sometimes, if your opponent isn’t careful, you can win in just...
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Magnus Carlsen Beats ChatGPT in a Chaotic Blindfold Chess Match
It was meant to be a fun exhibition game between the world’s greatest human chess player and one of the...
Magnus Carlsen
Where Does Magnus Carlsen Stand Among the Greatest Chess Legends?
Magnus Carlsen is one of the greatest chess players the world has ever seen. Some fans even call him the...
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Magnus Carlsen’s 20 World Titles: A Champion Like No Other
Magnus Carlsen’s win at the Esports World Cup 2025 was more than just another victory. It was his 20th world...
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Carlsen Wins Chess Gold at 2025 eSports World Cup
Magnus Carlsen beat Alireza Firouzja twice, 3-1 in each round, to win the chess title at the 2025 eSports World...
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Carlsen Outduels Nakamura in Thriller, Reaches eSports World Cup Final
In a battle worthy of chess’s “El Clasico,” Magnus Carlsen edged out Hikaru Nakamura in a heart-pounding armageddon decider to...
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Is Chess Becoming a Show? Hikaru Nakamura Voices Concern Over Carlsen’s Growing Influence
At the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Hikaru Nakamura challenged the direction chess is heading, especially as it collides...
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Chess at Esports World Cup Starts Today: Big Names, Fast Games, and $1.5 Million on the Line
For the first time ever, chess is part of the Esports World Cup. This is a major step for the...
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Magnus Carlsen Challenges Cristiano Ronaldo to a Chess Match in Saudi Arabia
Magnus Carlsen seriously challenges football legend Cristiano Ronaldo to a chess match while in Riyadh for the 2025 Esports World...
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Pique Shocked by Carlsen’s Queen Sacrifice at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Gerard Pique, former Barcelona and Spain defender, sat in the audience at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas,...