140,000 people demand chess star Carlsen-Diepresse.com
Magnus Carlsen competes online in a freestyle game against the swarm intelligence of fans. « Overall, ‘Die Welt’ played very, very solid chess from the start, » said the number one in the world.
Superstar Magnus Carlsen can no longer win in a gigantic online chess duel against 140,000 people worldwide. « At the moment we are heading for a draw through permanent chess, » said 34 -year -old Norwegian on Friday. The duel « Magnus Carlsen against the World » organized by the Chess.com industry portal started on April 4th. For a train, both sides have a 24 -hour contemplation time, team world coordinates on every train.
« I had the feeling that I was a little better at the beginning of the opening, then I might not have played so precisely, » analyzed Carlsen. « To be honest, they have not given me a single chance since then. So I think that it is now only due to the draw. » Chess.com had predicted a clear victory of the five -time world champion.
Game in freestyle mode
The game takes place in freestyle mode, in which runners, jumpers, towers, women and kings are randomly distributed on the board, while the farmers start from their usual places. The version is popular because it allows the players to be creative and to avoid memorizing.
« Overall, ‘Die Welt’ played very, very solid chess from the start, » said Carlsen. « Perhaps she didn’t choose the wildest options, but rather adhered to the normal chess – which is not always the best strategy. But this time it worked well. »
Last year the Indian grand master Viswanathan Anand won his match against « Die Welt », but « only » against around 70,000 players. (dpa)
