Magnus Carlsen defeated by 14-year-old chess prodigy

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29 January 2025 11:45
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Magnus Carlsen defeated by 14-year-old chess prodigy

Magnus Carlsen, the 16th World Chess Champion, was unexpectedly defeated by a 14-year-old chess player in the "Title Tuesday" online tournament.

Idman.biz reports that in the second round, Russian player David Akhmedov, playing with the white pieces, triumphed over the 34-year-old Norwegian.

Carlsen, with a rating of 2831, currently leads the global chess rankings, while Akhmedov has a rating of 2368.

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