Ever wonder if the stars have a secret playbook for upsets? Well, today’s cosmic alignment sure had a trick up its sleeve when 18-year-old US National Master J. Bynum, an underdog rated just 2200, decided to dance with destiny against the chess titan Magnus Carlsen. Spoiler alert: he didn’t just show up, he threw down a jaw-dropping Queen Sacrifice that had the chess world’s jaw hitting the floor like a meteor from Leo’s fiery constellation. Could this be the universe’s way of reminding us all that sometimes, even the mightiest king can be toppled by a fearless challenger reading the cosmic script? Grab your zodiac charts — this one’s a wild ride. LEARN MORE

The chess world is in shambles right now. 18-year-old US National Master J. Bynum (rated 2200) was facing the GOAT, Magnus Carlsen, in the first round of an online tournament. Nobody expected the upset, but Bynum came through with a brilliant Queen Sacrifice to secure the checkmate.
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