This opening is rarely played… so why did Magnus choose it?
13K views · Sep 25, 2026 · People & Blogs
Comments · 3
@DocFlac · 4 days ago
My Favorite
@CodeWithJoe · 1 day ago
i beat magnus every day
@detectivekramnik · 4 days ago
Why does he keep breathing through his mouth tho?<br>I block. I report.
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