Chess Mega Match: Magnus Carlsen vs. The World

SOURCE www.npr.org
Norway's chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen played a freestyle match against a team of 143,000 online players and the game ended in a draw, showcasing the growing popularity of chess globally.

Key Points

  • Magnus Carlsen played against a team of 143,000 online players in a freestyle match
  • The game ended in a draw after 6 1/2 weeks of intense gameplay
  • Players from around the globe participated in the match
  • Chess960 format was used with Team World's moves decided by popular vote

Pros

  • Showcased the global popularity of chess
  • Innovative freestyle match format

Cons

  • Game ended in a draw