Carlsen's Poor Performance Coincides with New Russian Chess Star

Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1 chess player, experiences his worst tournament result since 2015, finishing fourth out of six at the $178,000 Norway Chess event in Oslo. He lost four out of ten games, with factors including local pressures and being a new father contributing to his performance. Meanwhile, a new chess talent emerges in Russia, drawing comparisons to legendary player Botvinnik.

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