Magnus Carlsen checkmated by 2200-rated player; can you find move that made world no 1 applaud | Chess News
It’s not everyday that Magnus Carlsen loses an online game by getting checkmated. And it’s definitely not everyday that the game ends in such dazzling fashion that even Carlsen applauds his opponent. But that’s precisely what happened in a recent Titled Tuesday game when the world no 1 was beaten by an untitled American player, Jacorey Bynum, who holds a classical rating of 2175 as per FIDE’s published ratings. Carlsen was playing a five-minute blitz game against Bynum on Tuesday in round 1 of Titled Tuesday, which is an online event organised by Chess.com. Before we get to the move that made Carlsen applaud, here’s a test to see if you can find the move. The ill-advised move from Magnus Carlsen just before his opponent, Jacorey Bynum, moved in for the kill with a piece sacrifice. (screengrab via Chess.com) This is what the board looked like after the Norwegian, playing with black pieces, played bishop to d4 (34…Bd4). What do you think Bynum played here? Here’s a little hint: Bynum offered a sacrifice that the …
