Which chess player did he defeat two days before turning 13?
Wilhelm Steinitz
Vasily Smyslov
Juan Corzo
Harry Nelson Pillsbury
Answer
The answer is Juan Corzo, a Filipino chess prodigy, whom Magnus Carlsen defeated two days before turning 13 at the 2004 Dubai Open chess tournament. At just 12 years old, Carlsen showcased his exceptional talent by overpowering Corzo in a remarkable display of chess mastery.
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