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Magnus Carlsen withdraws from Sinquefield Cup, raises eyebrows
Magnus Carlsen caused a major drama late on Monday night as he withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup, a classical format tournament being held at St Louis, Missouri. The Norwegian announced his decision --- ahead of his fourth round encounter against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov --- via a cryptic tweet which had a short clip of Jose Mourinho wherein the latter says “If I speak, I am in big trouble” during one of his previous press conference about refereeing. The 31-year-old wrote, “I’ve withdrawn from the tournament. I’ve always enjoyed playing in the @STLChessClub, and hope to be back in the future.”
Kisah Jawara Catur Dunia 'Dipaksa' Ngaku Favoritkan Ronaldo!
Magnus Carlsen, jawara catur dunia, rupanya pernah "dipaksa" mengaku Cristiano Ronaldo sebagai pesepakbola favoritnya. Padahal ia lebih menyukai Lionel Messi!
Cristiano Ronaldo: Magnus Carlsen makes Real Madrid claim as he calls Messi the GOAT
Legendary chess player Magnus Carlsen has revealed that he was once told to say Cristiano Ronaldo was his favourite player during a Real Madrid interview.
"What He Brings To The Table Is His Fearlessness": Viswanathan Anand On Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa To NDTV
Former world champion and chess legend Viswanathan Anand has spoken highly of his protege R Praggnanandhaa in an exclusive interview with NDTV, just a day after the young chess prodigy beat current world champion Magnus Carlsen to secure second position in the FTX Crypto Cup. This was not the first time that the youngster had beaten Carlsen in his fledgling career. In the last one year, the 17-year-old Praggnanandhaa defeated Carlsen on two other occasions.
FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen In Final Round But Loses Out On Top Prize
Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, wining three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday. However, despite the win over Carlsen, the 17-year old could only take second place in the final standings. The Norwegian won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. He finished with 16 match points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15.
"What He Brings To The Table Is His Fearlessness": Viswanathan Anand On Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa To NDTV
Former world champion and chess legend Viswanathan Anand has spoken highly of his protégé R Praggnanandhaa in an exclusive interview with NDTV, just a day after the young chess prodigy beat current world champion Magnus Carlsen to secure second position in the FTX Crypto Cup. This was not the first time that the youngster had beaten Cralsen in his fledgling career. In the last one year, the 17-year-old Praggnanandhaa defeated Carlsen on two other occasions.
Very Happy To Script Comeback Win Against Magnus Carlsen: R Praggnanandhaa, Chess Grandmaster, To NDTV
Teenage Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has been going from strength to strength in the last one year. After defeating world No. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen twice in online events, the 17-year-old Indian defeated the great for the third time in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup in Miami on Monday. Praggnanandhaa won three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit Carlsen. After the win, Praggnanandhaa talked with NDTV about his recent run of form and his future plans.