Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Indian Chess Prodigy Draws with World No. 1 Carlsen
A nine-year-old chess player named Aarit Kapil from India played a match against the world's top chess player, Magnus Carlsen, online.
Aarit almost won, but they drew due to time running out.
Aarit is in a chess tournament in Georgia.
Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil from Delhi drew against Magnus Carlsen in the Early Titled Tuesday chess tournament.
Kapil had Carlsen in a lost position but ran out of time.
The game was played online.
Kapil is currently in Georgia competing in the under-10 World championship.
India’s V Pranav won the Early Titled Tuesday tournament.
- Who
- Aarit Kapil and Magnus Carlsen.
- What
- Aarit Kapil drew against Magnus Carlsen in a chess match.
- When
- During the Early Titled Tuesday tournament.
- Where
- Online, from a hotel in Georgia.
- Why
- It was a competitive chess match.
- Player
- Aarit Kapil
- Age
- 9
- Opponent
- Magnus Carlsen
- Game Result
- Draw
- Tournament
- Early Titled Tuesday
Sources
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