Trent Alexander-Arnold, the “Grandmaster” of Liverpool, faced Magnus Carlsen, the world chess champion, on Monday.

The full-back, who turned 20 on Sunday, was defeated by Carlsen in a five-minute encounter in Manchester that required 17 moves and a checkmate.

The Liverpool full-back used advanced technology to predict Carlsen’s upcoming moves Playing in the match between World Chess and Kaspersky Lab to promote the upcoming World Chess Championship, Alexander-Arnold expressed his pride with his performance and hoped to encourage more young people to take up the game.”

I play chess for fun, so I’m definitely not on his level,” he remarked.

“He’s been the sport’s champion for eight years, which is quite a record.” Trent Alexander-Arnold lasted five minutes and 17 moves against champion Magnus Carlsen“This whole experience has been eye-opening,” he continued.

“It has shown me the similarities between the game and the sport I love, football, as well as how much goes into becoming great at it.”

“Despite their apparent differences, football and chess have a lot in common with today’s games.”

Even if it might end up being a 1-0 loss, I’ll be working harder in practice, and perhaps we might play again.

In contrast to Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who was defeated in nine moves, Alexander-Arnold at least showed that he was a stronger opponent for Carlsen.

Two of the most talented young chess players in the nation, Kyan Bui, 12, and Shreyas Royal, 9, mentored the England defender.