Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Andy Murray Loses Chess to Son
Andy Murray, a famous tennis player, went to a big chess event called the London Chess Classic.
He made the first move in a game between two chess masters.
Andy also plays chess with his 5-year-old son, Teddy, at home.
Teddy is really good at chess and has started beating his dad.
Andy says it's funny and a bit embarrassing to lose to his young son, especially when Teddy asks for help during the game.
Andy enjoys watching Teddy learn and play chess.
Andy Murray attended the London Chess Classic and made the ceremonial first move in a game between Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Nikolas Theodorou.
Murray plays chess at home with his 5-year-old son Teddy, who has become very interested in the game.
Teddy has started beating his father in chess games, which Murray finds humbling and amusing.
Murray mentioned that it's difficult to lose to a 5-year-old, especially when his son asks for help during the game.
Murray enjoys watching his son learn and play chess, despite losing to him.
- Who
- Andy Murray and his 5-year-old son Teddy
- What
- Andy Murray loses a chess game to his son
- When
- During the fifth round of the London Chess Classic
- Where
- At Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium
- Why
- Teddy Murray has become proficient in chess and enjoys playing with his father
- Andy Murray
- Former tennis player and guest at the London Chess Classic
- Teddy Murray
- Andy Murray's 5-year-old son who plays chess
- London Chess Classic
- Event where Murray made the ceremonial first move
- Nodirbek Abdusattorov
- Uzbekistan grandmaster who won the game
- Nikolas Theodorou
- Greek grandmaster who played against Abdusattorov