Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Takes on Three Challengers While Blindfolded

The highest rated player in history makes smart men look dumb with his eyes wide shut.

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You think that just because you've castled a few rooks you know chess? You think that means anything? You think that just because you've set up Alekhine's Gun you know how life works? You know nothing, youngblood. Step up to Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. He's the one in the blindfold, schooling fools three at a time.

Three investment bankers tried to front with the 24-year-old Norwegian champ at the Sohn Investment Conference charity event only to be sent home winless. Ah, you think he doesn’t recognize the King’s Indian Defense with no eyes, but Carlsen knows. Ya burnt, son. Get that trash outta here.

The video below is predictable as all get out, but no less compelling for being predictable. This dude is basically Bobby Fischer minus the crazy.