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Behrang has a fascinating story about a once-in-a-lifetime experience. During an exhibition event in Barcelona, he played a chess game against Magnus Carlsen, the world chess champion. When Behrang realised he was going to lose, he decided to make the most of the moment in a unique way.
What did he do?
He started asking Magnus about his favourite chess strategies and tips, turning the game into a conversation
He challenged Magnus to switch sides and see if he could win from Behrang’s position
He began making random, illegal moves to confuse Magnus and prolong the game