Magnus Carlsen Loses to 9-Year-Old Bangladeshi Chess Prodigy in Sensational Claim

In a shocking turn of events, Magnus Carlsen, the reigning World No. 1 chess player, recently suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of a nine-year-old chess prodigy from Bangladesh. The young talent, Ryan Rashid Mugdha, managed to outplay Carlsen in a Bullet Brawl game on chess.com, leaving fans and experts alike stunned.

The game, which had a time control of just one minute per player, saw Carlsen playing with the black pieces against an account named ‘Nayemhaque22’. Despite his vast experience and skill, Carlsen resigned after 50 moves, resulting in a significant drop in his rating.

The sensational claim was made by Naim Haque, a FIDE Master from Bangladesh, who revealed that his student, Ryan Rashid Mugdha, was the one who defeated Carlsen in the online chess tournament. Haque shared the news on social media, stating that Mugdha, despite not having a title, managed to beat the five-time world champion and current top-ranked player in all formats.

In an interview with Business Standard, Mugdha expressed his love for the fast-paced Bullet format, stating that he was initially starstruck to be playing against Carlsen but remained focused and capitalized on his opponent’s mistake to secure the win.

Meanwhile, Haque praised Mugdha’s talent and dedication to the game, highlighting his remarkable achievement of obtaining a FIDE rating at the age of five. The news of Carlsen’s unexpected defeat has sparked a debate within the chess community, with many questioning the implications of such an outcome on the grandmaster’s reputation.

As the chess world continues to buzz with this unexpected result, all eyes are now on Magnus Carlsen and his next move following this surprising defeat to a young and talented opponent.