Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against ‘the world’

Magnus Carlsen challenged 143,000 people in an online game that lasted more than a month, in the freestyle style: he didn't win

The duel called "Carlsen against the World" began on April 4 and each game could last 24 hours to be done. The "World" was composed of lovers chessists from the promotional platform.

Chess star Magnus Carlsen played a game against 143,000 players that ended on Tuesday, May 20th. Although he broke a record, the result wasn't the one expected.

Magnus Carlsen forced into draw in unprecedented chess game against world

The mega-match ended after public chess members checked the world champion's king a third time despite the largest chess website's prediction that Carlsen would win by a wide margin.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen forced into a draw in a showdown against the world   - The Tribune

Over 1,43,000 people worldwide were playing against him in a single, record-setting game.

What happened when a chess grandmaster took on 143,000 people

The game allows Team World to vote on each move, and each side has 24 hours to make their play