Magnus Carlsen Defeated Twice in Same Tournament by French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

Magnus Carlsen Defeated Twice in Same Tournament by French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

BySamod Biobaku

In a thrilling showdown that had the chess world on the edge of their seats, French grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave emerged victorious, defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the 2023 AI Cup. Vachier-Lagrave’s remarkable feat not only earned him the coveted AI Cup title but also secured his place in the upcoming Champions Chess Tour…

Magnus Carlsen vs. Hikaru Nakamura: Chess’ Big Beasts Go Head-to-Head in Grand Final With $30,000 on the Line

Magnus Carlsen vs. Hikaru Nakamura: Chess’ Big Beasts Go Head-to-Head in Grand Final With $30,000 on the Line

BySamod Biobaku

Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo. Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal. Chris Evert vs. Martina Navratilova. All clashes between the greats of sport which have gripped fans and come to define an era. In chess, games between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura have been such must-watch encounters. And on Friday, to the delight of fans, the…