# 9-Year-Old Bangladeshi Mugdha Beats 5-Time World Champion Magnus Carlsen

> Ryan Rashid Mugdha, a 9-year-old chess prodigy from Bangladesh, stunned the global chess community by defeating five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online "bullet" chess match on chess.com. Playing under his c…

Published: 2026-09-30 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Business Standard

Ryan Rashid Mugdha, a 9-year-old chess prodigy from Bangladesh, made headlines by defeating five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online "bullet" chess match. The match, played on chess.com, showcased Mugdha's exceptional talent in the rapid one-minute game format, leaving the global chess community amazed and bringing pride to Bangladesh. Competing through his coach's account, as he does not yet have his own profile, Mugdha demonstrated incredible skill. Already the Under-10 Junior Champion of Bangladesh, this victory adds to his growing achievements and cements his status as a rising star in chess.

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