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.