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.
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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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The online match was a freestyle game, where pieces were shuffled on the board, and players voted on moves, allowing Team World to force a draw by checking Carlsen's king three times.
The match concluded with a draw due to a 'threefold repetition' after Carlsen's king was checked three times.
Carlsen noted that Team World played very sound chess, focusing on a more cautious strategy rather than aggressive moves.
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