Chess World Stunned: Nine-Year-Old Indian Prodigy Draws Against Magnus Carlsen
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Carlsen Held to Draw by 9-Year-Old Indian Chess Star: Full Report
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Magnus Carlsen Faces Unexpected Challenge: Nine-Year-Old Secures Draw in Online Tournament

Chess World Stunned: Nine-Year-Old Indian Prodigy Draws Against Magnus Carlsen OR Carlsen Held to Draw by 9-Year-Old Indian Chess Star: Full Report OR Magnus Carlsen Faces Unexpected Challenge: Nine-Year-Old Secures Draw in Online Tournament

 05:05 17/07/2025

Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil drew against world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online chess tournament, showcasing his impressive skills. While Aarit competed in Georgia, V Pranav secured first place in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' event. Carlsen also achieved a historic 2900 rating in freestyle chess, surpassing his previous classical peak and demonstrating his dominance in the chess world.
Magnus Carlsen Offers Measured Praise for Chess Prodigy Gukesh, Cites Need for Further Improvement

Magnus Carlsen Offers Measured Praise for Chess Prodigy Gukesh, Cites Need for Further Improvement

 03:05 03/07/2025

Magnus Carlsen, after the first day of the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025, acknowledged Gukesh's improvement but stated he's yet to be truly impressed by the young Indian chess players. He praised Praggnanandhaa's recent classical tournament wins, highlighting his consistent performance.
Gukesh Pulls Out of Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Rematch Against Carlsen, Citing Exhaustion

Gukesh Pulls Out of Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Rematch Against Carlsen, Citing Exhaustion

 09:00 27/06/2025

World Champion D Gukesh will not be playing in the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, citing exhaustion after Norway Chess. Vidit Gujrathi will replace him, donning Gukesh’s red jacket. The $750,000 event runs July 16–20 at Wynn Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the India leg in September is cancelled, and Jan Henric Buettner will step down as CEO on July 1.
Delhi Prodigy, 9, Holds Chess Giant Magnus Carlsen to Draw in Online Blitz Match

Delhi Prodigy, 9, Holds Chess Giant Magnus Carlsen to Draw in Online Blitz Match

 03:00 26/06/2025

Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil from New Delhi achieved a remarkable draw against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in an online blitz game during the Early Titled Tuesday competition. Despite time constraints, the fifth standard student maintained a winning position against the five-time world champion.
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