Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has surprised fans by revealing his passion for chess and his desire to become as skilled at the game as he is on the soccer field. In a recent interview, Salah expressed his addiction to chess and his dream of one day meeting world champion Magnus Carlsen.
Salah’s revelation came as a surprise to many, as his love for chess had remained unknown until now. He disclosed his daily chess habit and mentioned that he has an Elo rating of around 1,400 on an online chess platform. While acknowledging that he is not on the same level as Magnus Carlsen, Salah expressed his confidence in his own abilities and his hope for a future match against the chess prodigy.
The growing popularity of chess, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has attracted the interest of numerous celebrities. Grandmasters like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura have gained global recognition as a result. Despite their busy schedules, it appears that Magnus Carlsen is open to the idea of meeting Salah and playing a game with him. Magnus even interacted with Salah on social media, generating excitement among fans.
If a match between Magnus Carlsen and Mohamed Salah were to take place, it would not be the first time the Norwegian grandmaster faced a soccer star. In 2018, Magnus checkmated Salah’s Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold in just 17 moves. Additionally, Magnus has previously collaborated with Christian Pulisic in a promotional campaign for PUMA in July 2023. Now, the question remains whether Salah can fare better than Alexander-Arnold, given his dedication to improving his chess skills.
Source: DOTESPORTS
