Young Prodigy Aarit Kapil Stuns Chess World with Almost Win Against Magnus Carlsen

Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil from Delhi nearly defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, settling for a draw in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' online chess tournament. Aarit excelled in the under-9 National Championship and competes in the under-10 World Championship in Georgia, aiming for a podium finish.

Nine-year-old chess prodigy Aarit Kapil from Delhi amazed the chess world by nearly defeating the world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' online tournament.

Despite matching Carlsen move for move and having him in a losing position, Aarit drew the game as time ran out.

Currently playing in the under-10 World Championship in Georgia, Aarit aims for a podium finish, having already won his first two rounds. Meanwhile, India's V Pranav claimed the 'Early Titled Tuesday' title with 10 points, while American Grandmaster Hans Moke Niemann secured second place on a tiebreak.

(With inputs from agencies.)