Magnus Carlsen Draws Against Over 143,000 Players in Record-Setting Online Chess Match
In a historic match, Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw by 143,000 players in a unique online chess game.
Summary
Magnus Carlsen faced off against over 143,000 players from around the world in a groundbreaking online match on Chess.com. The game, beginning April 4, 2025, concluded with a draw due to a 'threefold repetition' after Carlsen's king was checked three times. This match, the first freestyle game involving a world champion, attracted global participation, with players voting on moves. Carlsen acknowledged the solid gameplay from Team World, contrasting their cautious strategy to more aggressive styles seen in past matches.
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ABC News·2d· "…Overall, ‘the world’ has played very, very sound chess from the start."
CBS News·2d· "…The mega-match ended after Team World checked Carlsen's king a third time, a stunning outcome after Chess.com had predicted Carlsen would win by a wide margin."
Associated Press·2d· "…Overall, ‘the world’ has played very, very sound chess from the start."