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Winning Chess Moves: Carlsen vs Harestad, 7/23/2003

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Future generations of chess enthusiasts will undoubtedly treasure the early games of Magnus Carlsen in the same manner we honor Paul Morphy’s first brilliances. Of course, comparing players from different eras is difficult but there is an argument to be made that Magnus may very well be the greatest chess prodigy ever. For evidence on his behalf, I present a stunning combination Magnus Carlsen produced at the age of just 12 years, 7 months and 23 days!

White to move and mate in 3 from Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Krogh Harestad, XXV Politiken Cup in Copenhagen, 7/23/2003.

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