Magnus Carlsen applauds American teenager after getting checkmated during Titled Tuesday; watch video

In an incredibly rare moment in chess, world No 1 Magnus Carlsen found himself getting checkmated by a ‘National Master’ with ...
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Who is Jacorey Bynum? Teen chess player shocks Magnus Carlsen with bold queen sacrifice checkmate in viral blitz game

Who is Jacorey Bynum? Teen chess player shocks Magnus Carlsen with bold queen sacrifice checkmate in viral blitz game (Image via Getty) Magnus Carlsen did not lose to a grandmaster this time. Instead, ...
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World-Renowned Chess Player Magnus Carlsen Returns to Tournament After Being Fined, Denied Participation for Wearing Jeans

“Of course, I could have changed. Obviously, I didn’t want to. I stand by that," Carlsen said Dipayan Bose/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Chess champion Magnus Carlsen pulled off a sartorial ...
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Magnus played freestyle chess blindfolded and still beat me

She challenges Magnus Carlsen to play freestyle chess blindfolded — and he actually agrees. After one quick look at the ...