Karthikeyan Murali Beats Magnus Carlsen at Qatar Masters 2023

Karthikeyan Murali made history as the third Indian chess player to defeat World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess. This remarkable victory occurred during the Qatar Masters Tournament 2023. Despite playing with the black pieces in round 7, Karthikeyan Murali secured the win.

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Prior to this, only Viswanathan Anand, a five-time world champion, and Pentala Harikrishna had defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical chess. Harikrishna achieved this feat when he was just 14 years old back in 2005. This victory underscores the strength and talent of Indian chess players on the global stage.

About Karthikeyan Murali

Karthikeyan Murali is an Indian chess grandmaster. He was born on January 5, 1999, in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Murali started playing chess at the age of five.
He quickly showed promise, and he won the Under-12 section of the World Youth Chess Championships held in Caldas Novas, Brazil, in December 2011.
Two years later he also won the world U16 title in Al Ain.
In 2015, Murali was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE.
He is a two-time national champion, having won the title in 2017 and 2021.
Murali is a strong all-round player. He is known for his attacking style, and he has a number of notable wins over top players.

In 2023, Murali made headlines when he defeated Carlsen in round 7 of the Qatar Masters tournament. This was Carlsen’s first loss in classical chess since 2021.

Murali is one of the brightest young talents in Indian chess. He is a rising star on the world stage, and he is expected to achieve great things in the years to come.

Here are some of Karthikeyan Murali’s notable achievements:

Won the Under-12 section of the World Youth Chess Championships in 2011
Won the Under-16 section of the World Youth Chess Championships in 2013
Awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2015
Two-time national champion (2017, 2021)
Defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in classical chess in 2023

Murali is a role model for young chess players in India. He is an inspiration to all those who dream of achieving great things in the game.

About Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and the reigning world chess champion. He was born on November 30, 1990, in Tønsberg, Norway.

Carlsen started playing chess at the age of five.
He quickly showed promise, and he became the youngest grandmaster in history at the age of 13.
In 2013, Carlsen defeated Viswanathan Anand to become the world chess champion.
He has since defended his title four times, most recently against Ian Nepomniachtchi in 2021.
Carlsen is widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time.
He is known for his positional mastery and his ability to win in all phases of the game.
He is also a very fast player, and he has a knack for finding winning moves in time-trouble situations.

Carlsen is a global ambassador for the game of chess. He is known for his humility and his willingness to help others improve their game. He is also a role model for young people around the world.

Here are some of Magnus Carlsen’s notable achievements:

World chess champion (since 2013)
Five-time world champion (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021)
Six-time world rapid chess champion (2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Four-time world blitz chess champion (2014, 2015, 2019, 2022)
Youngest grandmaster in history (at the age of 13)
Highest-rated player in history (2882)
Longest unbeaten streak in classical chess (53 games)

Carlsen is a chess legend. He is one of the greatest players of all time, and he is an inspiration to chess players around the world.

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