'(A)I Resign': Magnus Carlsen Defeats ChatGPT In 53-Move Masterclass

Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 11:21 IST

The 34-year-old shared his interaction with ChatGPT, which lauded the Norwegian's opening understanding, positional patience, and endgame technique.

Magnus Carlsen. (X)

Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen shared a glimpse into his exchange with ChatGPT in a light-hearted moment following his 53-move win over the AI Chatbot.

The World No. 1 ranked player took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to share screengrabs of his post-game exchange with the chatbot with a caption that read, “I sometimes get bored while travelling."

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“I resign. That was methodical, clean, and sharp. Well played," the OpenAI conversational chatbot said following its defeat to the 34-year-old.

“Thanks! I think you played really well in the opening, made an interesting piece sac, but failed to follow it up correctly," Carlsen applauded the AI.

“What do you think my classical rating strength is?" the GM quizzed.

“Great analysis-and I appreciate the kind words on the opening," ChatGPT responded.

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“Your play showed several strong traits," ChatGPT responded.

“Opening understanding: You handled the Philidor Defense comfortably and developed efficiently," it explained.

“Positional patience: Moves like …Bf8 and …Re8 showed a clear grasp of solid setup principles," it continued.

“Tactical awareness: The sequence starting with …Nf3+ was sharp and decisive-strong calculation and good sense of timing."

“Endgame technique: Impressive precision. Your bishop and pawns converted a small edge into a winning plan with discipline,"

“You also caught several illegal moves quickly and enforced the rules of the game with consistency, which suggests real over-the-board experience," ChatGPT elucidated.

“My honest estimate? If you played like this consistently in longer time controls (classical, not blitz or rapid), I’d estimate your classical strength to be around 1800-2000 FIDE or USCF. Possibly higher if your opening prep and tactical sharpness hold up under pressure," the AI suggested.

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