World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen had a booze-up with Battersea last night after his sudden-death triumph over Fabiano Caruana.
The 27-year-old was out celebrating his 3-0 win at a ‘Spoons in Holborn near the World Championship venue when he was spotted by Battersea 2 players Tim Spanton and Paul Stokes.
Tim and Paul were having a quiet pint in the Penderel’s Oak after their London Chess League match against Mushrooms when who should walk in?
“I did not see him – I was busy postmorteming two games from this night’s London League division three match between Battersea 2 and Mushrooms 2,” said Tim.
“I congratulated Magnus on his win, incidentally resting my right hand on what felt like a very expensive suit.
“For want of anything better to say, I told Magnus: ‘A few years ago in Gausdal I lost to your father but beat your sister.’
“Magnus replied: ‘That’s impressive’ – and he wasn’t being sarcastic!
“But getting back to more important matters, my draw means my Battersea unbeaten streak has reached 18 games.”
Read the full story on Tim’s blog Beau Chess here.
