Indian Teen Vandan Alankar Sawai Stuns Magnus Carlsen After Chess Legend Blunders in 50-Move Game

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:51pm on 25 Aug 2026,Tuesday Sports

Fifteen-year-old Indian chess player Vandan Alankar Sawai pulled off a stunning victory over former world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online game. Sawai defeated the Norwegian chess great in 50 moves and later said he was shocked when Carlsen made a crucial blunder. The teenager seized the opportunity and converted his advantage to register one of the biggest wins of his young career. The victory has drawn attention across the chess world, highlighting the growing strength of India's young players and their ability to challenge the sport's biggest names. (PC: India Today)

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