Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen reacts ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris, France, April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab ...

Niemann, now aged 22, ranked world No 19, and the best young grandmaster in the US, still believes he can reach Carlsen’s level. In recent weeks his results in Chess.com’s competitive online Titled ...