May 5, 2026 10:24 AM
Van Foreest stuns world No. 1 Carlsen at TePe Sigeman Chess
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare defeat in classical chess, going down to Jorden van Foreest in a dramatic Round 4 clash at the TePe Sigeman & Co Tournament, ending his unbeaten run in the format that had stretched for nearly a year. Carlsen, who had not lost a classical game since his high-profile defeat to D. Gukesh at Norway Chess 2025, appeared well-placed to salvage a draw in what turned out to be a tense and fluctuating encounter. However, sustained pressure and time trouble...