‘Magnus now feels human’: Carlsen’s 15-year reign as World No.1 hangs by thread
The top-ranked chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen, is facing a significant threat to his 15-year reign as the World No.1. American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana is currently close behind Carlsen on the live ratings list, and the gap between them has narrowed to just six points after both players drew their games in the final round of the Total Chess pilot event in Budapest.
Carlsen, who has never won a single game in nine rounds, has lost 20 rating points while Caruana has gained 24. Despite his struggles, Carlsen has been gracious in defeat, acknowledging that he has given up his hope of reaching the 2900 rating, a record he had previously sought. Caruana, who has been unbeaten in the tournament, has capitalized on his chances to secure draws, leaving Carlsen in jeopardy of losing his top spot.
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