Announcing Magnus Carlsen vs. The World
An exclusive Vote Chess match between world number-one GM Magnus Carlsen and members of the Chess.com community which begins on April 4, 2025.
We're excited to announce Magnus vs. The World, an exclusive Vote Chess match between world number-one GM Magnus Carlsen and members of the Chess.com community. The event starts on April 4 and will mark the first time Carlsen ever participates in a match of this kind!
The match is open to any Chess.com member who wants to get a taste of what it's like to play against the strongest player on earth. This is your opportunity to play against the GOAT and be a part of this historic moment. The match will be a Freestyle Chess (Chess960) game, where the pieces start in a semi-random position.
I'll be taking part so I can say I played magnus.
