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Re:Magnus Carlsen Wins the Freestyle (Chess960) World Champi... by aaa_aaa on Monday February 16, 2026 @12:18AM (#47031162)
He was not the youngest GM. But youngest to achieve 2600 rating. Point increse would not be so hard for him as he already can beat top 20 players.
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Re:Magnus Carlsen Wins the Freestyle (Chess960) World Champi... by selcuka on Monday February 16, 2026 @12:49AM (#47031319)
> He was not the youngest GM.

He is currently the youngest GM.

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