Chess fans have grown to expect brilliance from Magnus Carlsen, but no one expected this. In a one-of-a-kind exhibition match, the world's top-ranked Grandmaster took on an opponent unlike any other: a "Call of Duty" streamer possessing cheat-code-like powers.

What resulted was a hilarious, chaotic, and unforgettable five-game series that took chess entertainment to a whole new level.

Can Magnus Carlsen Win Against 30 Queens?

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Magnus Carlsen has been the No. 1 on the FIDE Standard ratings list since 2011 and is considered by many to be the greatest chess player in history. Still the highest-rated player ever and a five-time Classical World Champion, his impressive consistency and mastery have made him the face of modern chess.

In this video, the king of chess meets a self-proclaimed "noob" with superpowers in the form of having 30 queens. That's what happened at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, where Carlsen took on streamer and pro "Call of Duty" player Kenny Williams, better known as KuavoKenny, in a friendly but bizarre five-game series.

Game 1: Classic Carlsen in Control

The first match was a regular three-minute blitz game, with Carlsen showing no hesitation in exposing his brilliance. He brought in just four pieces-the king's pawn, a rook, a knight, and his queen-to tear down Williams' defenses and pin the streamer's king. Williams ran out of time at the same time that Carlsen sealed the win.

It looked like a sweep was going to be predictable. Then the "cheat codes" arrived.

Game 2: Two Moves Per Turn, But Still Not Enough

In Game 2, Williams was given the power to move two pieces per turn. His response was losing his queen on the first move of the game, a moment equal parts painful and hilarious. Despite capturing more pieces this round, Williams once again lost on time, proving that even superpowers can't replace chess fundamentals.

Game 3: The 30-Queen Disaster

According to First Post, Game 3 was absolute chaos. Williams started with 30 black queens on the board.

After Carlsen made the move e4, one of the many queens immediately took his pawn. "I cannot defend it," Carlsen admitted, acknowledging how close to impossible the situation was. However, the Grandmaster intelligently used the slack that was given to him, moving both a pawn and a knight into play to create counterplay.

It was the most absurd, yet entertaining position seen in a top-level exhibition.

Game 5: The Champion Proves Why He's No. 1

After several rounds that had been full of surprises, Carlsen gave a masterclass in the final game. With just one pawn promotion needed to change the course of the game, he made two, letting loose dual queens that quickly overwhelmed Williams. The match finished with Carlsen taking the series 4–1.