– Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi beats world champion Magnus Carlsen in a game of chess.

– Vidit Gujrathi calls it the “biggest win of his career”.

– Carlsen missed a checkmate in three, leading to Gujrathi’s victory.

Indian Grandmaster (GM) Vidit Gujrathi expressed confidence in his abilities after stunning world chess champion Magnus Carlsen in a Pro Chess League encounter. The 28-year-old, who captained India’s historic gold medal-winning performance at the 2020 FIDE Online Chess Olympiad, had come close to beating Carlsen on previous occasions but finally managed it while playing with black pieces. Although Carlsen missed a checkmate in three, Vidit still considers the victory as “the biggest win of his career”. However, he admitted that it wasn’t his best game and that he could do better.

Vidit’s win comes after three of his teenage compatriots – R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, and Arjun Erigaisi – had also beaten Carlsen in chess. Despite the win, Vidit believes that he still has a long way to go before he can become the world champion. However, he added that the victory had boosted his confidence, and he now knows he can beat the world’s best.

The Pro Chess League encounter between Indian Yogis and Canada Chess Brahs was one of the most exciting games of the tournament, with Vidit’s win being the highlight. Playing against Carlsen, who was in scintillating form, Vidit showed great resilience and tactical ability, frustrating the Norwegian grandmaster throughout the game.

Vidit’s win has been hailed by chess enthusiasts across the world, with many calling it a historic moment for Indian chess. As one of the country’s most promising chess players, Vidit has already achieved a lot in his career, and this victory over Carlsen could be a sign of even greater things to come. For now, though, he is focused on improving his game and preparing for future tournaments.

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