Chess Legends #1 - Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen, a 32-year-old grandmaster from Norway, reigned as the World Chess Champion from 2013 to 2023. With an exceptional understanding of the game and unflappable mental resilience, Carlsen dominated the chess world for over a decade. His peak rating of 2882 is the highest in history. Carlsen pioneered the use of computer preparation and had a relentless will to win. However, he surprisingly decided not to defend his title in 2023, allowing China's Ding Liren to claim the World Championship. While no longer the reigning champion, Carlsen's decade-long stranglehold cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players ever.