Can I Beat Blindfolded Magnus Carlsen?

Name: Can I Beat Blindfolded Magnus Carlsen?
Uploaded: 2025-04-07T14:47:32+00:00
Description: I played the number 1 ranked chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen, whilst visiting the Freestyle Grand Slam in Paris.

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I played the number 1 ranked chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen, whilst visiting the Freestyle Grand Slam in Paris.

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