Magnus Carlsen is often viewed as a "chess god," a machine-like entity who grinds down world-class Grandmasters until they crumble. But beneath the 2882 peak Elo rating lies a human being who has ...

Carlsen, who endured a difficult tournament by his lofty standards, was among the first to acknowledge Praggnanandhaa's achievement. The Norwegian was particularly impressed by the Indian's ability to ...