The country's interest in chess has skyrocketed since the 25-year-old took the game's global throne in 2013. Norwegian world chess champion Magnus Carlsen is hoping to prove that “smart is the new sexy”, as he prepares to defend his title against Russia’s Sergei Karyakin.Interest in chess in the Nordic country has skyrocketed since the photogenic 25-year-old international grandmaster took the game’s global throne in 2013.International chess master Atle Gronn described enthusiasm among Norwegians for the game as “completely crazy”.”Chess is associated with intelligence, or a narrower activity. Thanks to Magnus Carlsen, it has gained a popular image as well,” Gronn …read more
Source: Pulse Nigeria
