In a notable encounter during the TePe Sigeman tournament in Malmö, Sweden, Arjun Erigaisi (world No. 11) faced Magnus Carlsen (world No. 1) in the opening round. Opting for the Petroff Defense, known for its drawish tendencies, Erigaisi navigated the game to a symmetrical, queenless middlegame that resulted in a threefold repetition. Carlsen played the move 36.Nd3 to complete the repetition but did not claim the draw immediately. After confirming the position had occurred thrice, the arbiter was called to officially declare the draw. This match marks Carlsen's return to classical chess after nearly a year, while Erigaisi aims to regain momentum after narrowly missing out on the Candidates tournaments in 2024 and 2026. The tournament, running from May 1-7, 2023, also features rising talents like 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, who recently reached a 2700-Elo rating.