Magnus Carlsen. File. On a pleasant November afternoon at Chennai’s Hyatt Regency, Ellen Carlsen said with pride: “I am the first victim of Magnus Carlsen. I am also one of the players to beat Chess: Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi face off for $2m in Dubai Read more Many world champions would take umbrage when asked if the fire still rages as intensely as it once did. After move 38, Magnus Carlsen found his king left with just one safe square to seek fleeting refuge. The end was in sight and inescapable. Sixteen-year-old Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa laid out the An American teenager, Hans Niemann, defeated Magnus Carlsen, the world’s best chess player. Then Mr. Carlsen accused his opponent of cheating. It’s either overdue justice or paranoia. Sean ESPN. You wouldn't think that chess players, who sit for hours on end and extend their arms only from time to time, would struggle with weight loss. But they do. Inside the very real, very bizarre Born on November 30, 1990, Carlsen's journey from solving jigsaw puzzles to becoming a four-time World Chess Champion is a saga of brilliance and strategic excellence. Beyond the chessboard Sneaky Scandinavian. With the Black pieces, Carlsen tends to play very solid openings as befits his positional style. So he often plays 1…e5 against 1.e4 often aiming for several variations of the Ruy Lopez, including the solid Berlin Defense as well as several of the Closed Variations of the Ruy. Against 1.d4, he is very comfortable in Models are expected to maintain a certain body type depending on the brand, so a solid workout routine is essential. The general guidelines for male models are 5’11” - 6’3” height, 29-32 inch waist, and 39-40 inch chest. Carlsen may not fit this mode entirely, sitting at 5‘ 10“, but his title and powerful jawline helps make up for it. Magnus Carlsen accused Hans Niemann of cheating, but did not offer proof. On Sept. 19, reigning chess world champion Magnus Carlsen made just one move against his opponent, American grandmaster Another reason why Magnus is such a good chess player is his creativity. He does not stick to conventional opening moves and is not afraid to take risks. Magnus's creativity is what sets him apart from other chess players. He has a very inventive mind that helps him to come up with unique moves that can catch his opponents off-guard. wwZ3.