In a groundbreaking chess match organized by Kaspersky Lab and World Chess, Liverpool and England footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold faced off against World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, only to be defeated in a swift 17 moves.

The match, held in Manchester, was not just a sporting spectacle but also a showcase of Kaspersky's innovative technology aimed at bridging the gap between chess and football.

Alexander-Arnold, assisted by promising young talents and cutting-edge NUIA eye-tracking technology, showed commendable skill, surpassing expectations by lasting longer against Carlsen than tech mogul Bill Gates.

Despite the loss, Alexander-Arnold's foray into chess, supported by Kaspersky's HuMachine strategy, highlighted the fusion of human creativity and technological advancement in both sports and cybersecurity.

The event not only celebrated Alexander-Arnold's strategic thinking on and off the football pitch but also promoted chess among younger audiences, demonstrating the sport's intellectual challenge and its parallels with football strategy.