Happy Birthday Magnus Carlsen: 6 epic moments of the Grandmaster
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Elo Rating Record (2012-12-10)
Norwegian chess prodigy Magnus Carlsen shatters Garry Kasparov's 13-year Elo rating record on December 10, 2012, showcasing his exceptional skills and dominance.
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FIDE Rating Milestone (2013-01-01)
Carlsen achieves a remarkable milestone on January 1, 2013, by breaking Garry Kasparov's FIDE rating and reaching an impressive rating of 2,861.
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Tournament Victory (2013-01-27)
Carlsen's prowess is on full display as he triumphs at the 2013 Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, underscoring his consistency and success.
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World Chess Championship Victory (2013-11-22)
In a historic moment, Magnus Carlsen secures victory over Viswanathan Anand on November 22, 2013, clinching the World Chess Championship.
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Title Defense (2014-11-23)
Carlsen reinforces his supremacy in the chess world on November 23, 2014, successfully defending his World Chess Championship title by defeating Vishwanathan Anand again.
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Chess World Cup Triumph (2023-08-24)
Carlsen adds another feather to his cap on August 24, 2023, by winning the Chess World Cup championship, defeating Indian prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in a tiebreak.