Nine-Year-Old Aarit Kapil Holds Magnus Carlsen In 'Early Titled Tuesday' Online Event

Last Updated:June 25, 2025, 16:01 IST

Kapil pulled off a draw against Carlsen at the online event after the Norwegian managed to find his way back into the game after the Indian established an advantage.

Aarit Kapil. (X)

Aarit Kapil, the 9-year-old Indian chess prodigy, managed to play out a draw with top-rated Magnus Carlsen at the ‘Early Titled Tuesday’ chess tournament on Wednesday.

Kapil pulled off a draw against Carlsen at the online event after the Norwegian managed to find his way back into the game after the Indian established an advantage.

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With time running out and only a few seconds left on his clock, the young Indian couldn’t convert his advantage and eventually settled for a draw in a rook versus two minor pieces endgame.

Aarit played this event from his hotel in Georgia, where he is currently competing for a podium finish in the Under-10 World Championship.

Aarit has secured victories in the first two rounds and will play his third game on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, India’s V Pranav clinched the ‘Early Titled Tuesday’ title with an impressive 10 out of 11 points.

American Grandmaster Hans Moke Niemann and Carlsen both finished with 9.5 points, but Niemann secured second place on tiebreak.

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