Wednesday, May 13

Exclusive | Not Gukesh, Anand! Meet the only Indian to beat Carlsen in classical with black in his 14 years as No. 1

Karthikeyan Murali, the 26-year-old Grandmaster from Thanjavur, holds a unique place in Indian chess history. In 2023, at the Qatar Masters, he became the only Indian to beat Magnus Carlsen with the black pieces during the Norwegian’s 14-year reign as World No. 1. A two-time national champion, Murali’s accidental chess journey now carries one unforgettable milestone.
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