Magnus Carlsen's Perfect Play Leads Norway Gnomes Past Oslo Trolls
World Champion GM Magnus Carlsen scored a flawless 4/4 today leading the Norway Gnomes past the Oslo Trolls 8.5-7.5. Not only was Carlsen perfect, but his total PRO Chess League score is now an astounding 8/8! Today he was never in any danger and delivered some devastating attacks.
It was apparent Carlsen was in a swashbuckling mood, opening his white games with 1. a3 (followed by 2. h4!) in round two and 1. Nc3 in round four.
White's Elo? 200? ...or 2843? @MagnusCarlsen opens with 1.a3, 2.h4, 3.e4!#prochess pic.twitter.com/wZlioxoEph
— PROChessLeague ( @PROChessLeague) January 31, 2018
He sewed up the round two game with a beautiful sacrifice; can you say "Move Of The Week"!?
In round three, Carlsen continued his offbeat play and essayed the Hungarian Defense! Possibly a tip of the cap to PRO Chess League commentator IM Anna Rudolf?
In round four, Carlsen found a nice unexpected checkmate in a rook and knight endgame and sealed the deal for Norway.
2018 PRO Chess League | Week 3 | Norway Gnomes vs Oslo Trolls
| Trolls | Gnomes | Magnus Carlsen | Laurent Fressinet | Aryan Tari | Elham Abdrlauf | 9 |
| Frode Urkedal | 2.5 | |||||
| Roeland Pruijssers | 2 | |||||
| Kristian Stuvik Holm | 1.5 | |||||
| Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 1 | |||||
| 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
