Magnus: The Record Breaker! | Chess and Psychology – IM Dorsa Derakhshani

April 26, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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International Master Dorsa Derakhshani looks back at a 22-year old Magnus Carlsen victorious over Judit Polgar at the 2012 London Chess Classic, where his classical live rating surpassed Garry Kasparov’s 2851 record.

2021.04.28
Magnus Carlsen vs Judit Polgar, London Chess Classic (2012): A33 English, symmetrical variation
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