Karpov beaten by a 13-yr-old Magnus Carlsen

Former World Champion Anatoly Karpov loses to a 13 year old kid. This was at the Reykjavic Rapid 2004 tournament where some of the world's best players competed.

This kid has now achieved becoming #1 in the world. Could we be looking at a future World Champion?

[barnabasfarkas]

That's when Karpov decided that he will ruthlessly annihilate every children chess star he meets.

[fischlnarfido]

13 year old Carlsen beats Karpov
Meanwhile me when I was 13:
"Can my pawn ride the knight?"

[namon]

When i was 13 I finally realized that I should stop eating sand because its bad for me

[HGsoulever]

The man who avenged three year old Misha

[bobsmith]

Karpov is quite literally the most sportmanlike of all chess players I've ever seen.  He didn't lose, he just passed on the torch.

[insearchofpeace]

The confidence with which Carlsen said that he stood a chance against Karpov is really astounding.

[Andalus]

Karpov is one hell of a player in his days but he also teaches you how to behave as a chess player on and off the board. He appreciates talent and is never arrogant and I truly respect Karpov because of these great attributes. 

[teclinsoro]

i read the title as “karpov eaten by 13 year old” and was very surprised when the video turned out to be chess and not a kid eating an obscure type of fish

[MerkinMuffly]

There's never been better class in the game of chess than Karpov.

[SaleemRanaAuthor]

I was deeply impressed by Karpov's humility. He was so gracious about his loss considering that he was widely considered invincible before Kasparov. Even in defeat, he is a champion.

[AStrummerNamedJoe]

Ten years later, this 13 year old kid became the 16th world chess champion! Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen!

[alinn.]

Being able to compliment the rival that beat you is a sign of true greatness as a person.

[VanDonMyWay]

Well, Itachi annihilated a whole clan when he was 13 years old.

[alexobed]

Karpov was SO generous. It's really nice to see his lack of ego (given that he was a former World Champ losing to a boy of 13). Mad props to Karpov. I imagine looking back now, he would be even less astounded with the loss.

[bailinnumberguy]

Karpov is one of the true gentlemen of chess. I had the privilege of speaking w/ him briefly at the National Open several years ago. Doesn't have any of the arrogance or snarl that his great rival Kasparov has. Very positive and encouraging fella.

[o_]

"I invite... 12th World Champion, International Grandmaster, Merited Master of Sport of the USSR, ANATOLY KARPOV!!!"

Carlsen: Ok.

[tosgem]

When Ksaparov was played to a draw by the 13yr old he stormed off and didn't even speak to him. Karpov was very encouraging and gracious. Maybe he wasn't ashamed because he was a child prodigy as well and understands. Also, Karpov certainly has nothing to be ashamed of. He was not training, not in competitive chess anymore, and in his 50's. It was just a fun match for him.

[brianhoward]

Karpov is like that genius uncle in your family who you see once every 10 years during the holidays.  You're fascinated to talk with him because he's so modest about everything he's achieved but to him it was routine as making breakfast.  

[goblinoflondon]

I played a sensational game against Tommy (my cat) last week and lost. I couldn't believe it. I was distraught. I found out much later that he had been preparing to play me for months and had lessons from Geoffrey (my dog) who is a Grandmaster. I felt a bit better after that.

[MotivatedMan]

Magnus is incredible, i watched a video of him play against 10 Harvard Lawyers at the same time blind folded. That's not even the crazy part, not only did he win, one of the lawyers said he wish he wrote down all the moves to show his friends. Magnus simply wrote all the moves down for him.
10 Separate Games, Blindfolded and he was able to recall the entire match of one of them right off the bat