Feels good to beat Carlsen but his aura is not waning: Praggnanandhaa
Indian chess grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa discusses his recent victories against Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess tournament. He dismisses claims of a 'change of guard' in chess, maintaining that Carlsen remains the world's best player.
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It provides insight into the competitive dynamics of elite chess and the professional respect between top-tier players.
These are extraordinary times, it should be said. It is not often that Magnus Carlsen loses a classical chess game. But the unthinkable seems to be playing out at Norway Chess, as the World No. 1, considered one of the greatest ever, has suffered four defeats thus far.
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