Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the best right-backs in the Premier League, but the player has another passion, chess.
The Liverpool youngster recently tried to take on World Champion Magnus Carlsen and the Independent reports Alexander-Arnold didn’t last long against the Dane.
The match lasted just 17 moves, but the report adds Trent did better than Bill Gates, who lasted just nine moves, five years back.
The Liverpool starlet claimed he was “proud” of the effort and added that he inherited the love for chess from his father.
The youngster has made a name for himself in recent years and has replaced the more experienced Nathaniel Clyne in the Liverpool starting XI.
The 20-year-old didn’t feature in the draw against Manchester City but posted an image against one of the best chess players ever.
Head over to my Insta Live to watch how I got on against @theworldchess champion! Thanks to @kaspersky for setting this all up 🙌 pic.twitter.com/OZXhbcq0Qx
— Trent Arnold (@trentaa98) October 8, 2018
Suffice to say, some Liverpool fans were surprised that Trent played the game and shared their reactions on Twitter.
Rested yesterday for this pic.twitter.com/rqWfTxlaxY
— Shaun Matthews (@Shaun_Matthews_) October 8, 2018
Chess, the gaming competition that trumps all other gaming competitions. You did well lasting 17 moves against that human super computer.
— General Giovanni (@GeneralGiovann1) October 8, 2018
Ah so this is why you were rested against City
— John 🎃👻 (@JWL1092) October 8, 2018
Man I didn’t know you play chess,that’s a very good game
— Robertsjerenkowane (@Robertsjerenko) October 8, 2018
Don’t need to watch to see how you got on against that genius😂
— Robin (@Robish13) October 8, 2018
I’ll give u a game mr Arnold
— Chris Davey (@chrisjdavey30) October 8, 2018
Fantastic stuff Trent. It’s great to see a young lad like yourself being a cracking example to others. Good on you and enjoy your week with England.
— mike parkinson (@fuckinposers) October 8, 2018
Isn’t that Moreno?
— Luke Carroll (@luke7carroll) October 8, 2018
You did great Trent!❤
— Amethyst🌻 (@th3kidsam) October 8, 2018
