It Takes The Whole World To Stop Magnus From Winning

It Takes The Whole World To Stop Magnus From Winning

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In the past four-plus weeks, GM Magnus Carlsen won not one but two major tournaments, and also concluded the strongest Titled Tuesday run of the past five months—although we were sure to see him in the Speed Chess Championship either way. But when it came to a game against the World, all he could do was draw.

Several competitions ruled the storylines this past month, which you can read all about below, and much more—like a different GOAT's newest Chessable course.

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Congratulations to the Chess.com community for taking on the best player in the world... and holding your own with a draw that made headlines around the world!

Magnus Carlsen vs The World

        Content

        • If the chess skill of a grandmaster intimidates you, just know that when it comes to drawing a map or even a piece they look at every single day, they are just like you or me.

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