Magnus Carlsen is an undisputed titan in the world of chess. Carlsen played as white with the world representing the black side of the board, each earning a half-point as per official match rules. Credit: Chess.com“Overall, the world has played very, very sound chess,” Carlsen said near the game’s conclusion. The World,” which saw five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan “Vishy” Anand battle around 70,000 players. To the credit of his 143,000 opponents, this wasn’t the first time Carlsen played against so many people.