This spellbinding battle going on between Norwegian chess wizard Magnus Carlsen and Indian chess great Viswanathan Anand has taken the chess world by storm, fueled by incidents like the controversy surrounding Carlsen in the tournament for violating rules and his derogatory remarks against Anand and teenage chess sensation Gukesh. It is an old case of conflicting personalities and values, which is also reflective of conflicting values that have time and again elicited Anand’s poised reactions to earn widespread appreciation. Much criticism was drawn by Carlsen’s perceived arrogance against the chess world. This article will explore the origins, key incidents, and implications of their feud, giving readers an inside look into the global dynamics of chess.