Indian Chess Grandmaster Karthikeyan Murali Achieves Victory Over Magnus Carlsen

October 20, 2023

In a breathtaking display of chess mastery, 24-year-old Indian grandmaster Karthikeyan Murali delivered a remarkable blow to the reigning world champion and number one player, Magnus Carlsen. This stunning victory, achieved in the classical chess format at the ongoing Qatar Masters, marks a historic moment in the world of chess.

A Rare Triumph Over Magnus Carlsen

Karthikeyan Murali’s victory over Magnus Carlsen is a significant milestone for Indian chess. This remarkable feat occurred in the seventh round of the prestigious tournament, where Karthikeyan deftly handled the black pieces. It is only the third instance in chess history where an Indian player has emerged triumphant against the formidable Magnus Carlsen.

Joining Elite Ranks

Karthikeyan’s victory catapulted him into the ranks of other leading players at the Qatar Masters. Notable chess talents like SL Narayan, Javokhir Sindarov, David Paravyan, Arjun Erigaisi, and Nodirbek Yakubboev, all held an impressive score of 5.5 out of 7 in the tournament. Karthikeyan’s stellar performance places him among the best in the world of chess.

Flawless Gameplay

Hailing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Karthikeyan Murali displayed impeccable gameplay and strategic brilliance throughout the tournament.
Notably, he compensated for a draw against Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran in the tournament’s sixth round, showcasing his resilience and determination.

The Third Indian to Defeat Carlsen

Karthikeyan Murali is now the third Indian chess player to secure a victory over Magnus Carlsen in a classical chess game.
He joins the elite company of Pentala Harikrishna, who defeated Carlsen in 2005 when Carlsen was just 14 years old, and the legendary Viswanathan Anand, the only other Indian player to have achieved this remarkable feat.

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