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. – AFP/
MOSCOW: Russian chess master Sergei Karyakin squares off against reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen from Norway on Friday in an East-West clash that has sparked memories of classic Cold War encounters.
The 600,000-euro ($668,000) match in New York will be the youngest ever by cumulative age for the biggest crown in chess, with Carlsen, 25, favourite to beat challenger Karyakin, 26.
“It is a very, very long time since we have had a match …read more
Source: The Borneo Post
