Magnus Carlsen vs. the World Exhibition
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Chess has been looking for an identity since the retirement of its charismatic leader in Garry Kasparov. They may have found one in the world’s top-ranked player in 19-year old Magnus Carlsen. At noon-time, G-Star will host the RAW Chess Challenge with Carlsen taking on the world with the advice of three strong Grandmasters. They are: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France; #1 American player, Hikaru Nakamura; female phenom, Judit Polgár of Hungary.
There are a list of rules one of which requires Carlsen to spend only one minute per move. The three GMs will advise moves in consolation and the world will vote on which move to make. A novel idea and perhaps will grant chess some positive publicity.
The game will take place in the Penthouse of the Cooper Square Hotel in New York and being promptly at noon. GM Maurice Ashley (right) will be doing the play-by-play commentary.
Follow game live!
There are some glitches in the interface, but overall it’s a novel system.
G-STAR RAW World Chess Challenge
The person making the moves for the WORLD TEAM is Jamaican International Master Jomo Pitterson. He can be seen at the 40-second mark wearing the white shirt and black trousers.
This is a fascinating way to bring before the public the art of chess presented in such an entertaining mode.
Carlsen blitzing with a fan.Blitzing: Notice the pictures of Caribbean leaders in background.
There is Grenada and St. Kitts flags visible.
Magnus Carlsen on the move.
Grandmasters recommending moves.
GM Maurice Ashley and Liv Tyler watching the action.
G-Star Team: Maxime Vachier-LaGrave (France), Hikaru Nakamura (USA), Judit Polgar (Hungary), Maurice Ashley, Magnus Carlsen and G-Star model, Liv Tyler.
Link: https://picasaweb.google.com/SPICEChess/MagnusVsTheWorld#