Schach-geni Magnus Carlsen does not win against 140,000 players

Superstar Magnus Carlsen surprisingly did not result from a gigantic online chess duel against more than 140,000 people worldwide. The duel « Magnus Carlsen against the World » organized by the « chess.com » industry portal ended with a draw on 32nd train after Carlsen’s king had been chess three times in succession.

« Overall, ‘Die Welt’ played very, very solid chess from the start, » said 34 -year -old Carlsen on Friday when a lot has already indicated a draw. « 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. » « Chess.com » had predicted a clear victory of the five -time world champion.

Game in freestyle mode

The game started on April 4th took 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.

Last year the Indian grand master Viswanathan Anand won his match against « Die Welt », but « only » against around 70,000 players.