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Meet 15-year-old chess prodigy Vandan Alankar Sawai who recently beat World no. 1 Magnus Carlsen

In a remarkable feat, young Indian chess prodigy Vandan Alankar Sawai triumphed over the reigning champion Magnus Carlsen in an online tournament. Vandan initiated the game with his standard pawn move, and luck was on his side when Carlsen made an unexpected blunder, allowing Vandan to capitalize and secure a crucial advantage. Despite this astounding victory, Vandan remains humble and contemplates various avenues for his future in chess.