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The world's number one chess player is now king of Fantasy Football

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

02:26 15 Dec 2019


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Some people have all the talent!

Magnus Carlsen, the reigning World Chess Champion, has now also taken the lead in Premier League fantasy football.

The man they call "The Mozart of Chess" shook up the world of chess at just 13 years of age when he played Russian chess grand-master, Garry Kasparov, to a draw.

Carlsen is now looking to add another crown to his collection, as he leads over seven million players in Fantasy Premier League, the free online game run by the English Premier League.

Participants choose a squad of football players, and win points based on their performance on the pitch in real life e.g. minutes played, goals scored, assists etc.

The Norwegian now has a chance to win an all-expenses-paid tour of the UK if his luck holds out but a man of his wealth is no doubt simply playing for pride.

Remember you can join The Lift League on fantasy.premierleague.com by using the password oblan4

 


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