Carlsen, M. – Yu Yangyi

2882 2019 · Black wins (resignation, time or agreement) · View this game on Lichess

Magnus Carlsen, sometimes dubbed the 'Mozart of chess', faces Yu Yangyi, a top Chinese grandmaster known for his technical precision and consistent performances at the elite level. The Petrov Defense provides the battleground for two contrasting styles: the Norwegian’s creative versatility against the methodical solidity so characteristic of the Chinese chess school.