Game Ends in a Draw Between Carlsen and Global Opponents
Magnus Carlsen, a top Norwegian chess grandmaster, finished an online chess match in a draw against 143,000 players from around the world.
Details of the Game on Chess.com
The game started on April 4 on Chess.com and was named “Magnus Carlsen vs. The World.” It officially ended on Monday.
Carlsen Expected to Win, But Game Ends Even
Many expected Carlsen to win. However, the global team held him to a draw. Carlsen later said “The World” played well.
How the Match Worked
Each side had 24 hours to make a move. Carlsen made his moves directly. The opposing team voted on their moves. The move with the most votes was played.
Similar Event Last Year
Last year, Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand played a similar game with nearly 70,000 people. He won that match, titled “Anand vs. World.”
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