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ABC News
3 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
WA colts footy teams draw three times in a row in 'one-in-a-million' anomaly
Two country colts football teams in South West WA have drawn for the third time in a row — a statistical feat a mathematician is calling a one-in-a-million event. The Dunsborough Sharks were ahead for almost the entire game on Saturday but a fourth quarter surge gave the Augusta Margaret River (AMR) Hawks the lead. A rushed behind brought the Sharks level in the last minute of play, finishing the game 65 to 65. The result came after two similar deadlocks, with the clubs unable to be separated in both their encounters last season. The South West Football League said it believed the string of results was a first in national football history. He said the two young sides had matched each other goal-for-goal. "In the first round last year it was 8-4 to 8-4, then in the second round it was 9-5 to 9-5, and then on the weekend it was 10-5 to 10-5," he said. Dunsborough only joined the competition in 2022, meaning the teams had played each other a total of seven times. Nearly half of those games have been drawn. Mathematician Adam Spencer said the chances of two teams drawing three times in a row was one-in-a-million. "Across the AFL/VFL, consistently about one per cent of games are drawn … so one in a hundred," he said. "The odds of two draws in a row for the same two teams are one in ten thousand. He said the odds that two teams would draw three games in a row was one in one million. Dr Spencer said it was almost impossible to figure out the exact odds of it having occurred elsewhere in Australia given the sheer number of leagues and levels. But he said, based on the assumption that about 100,000 games were played every year, there was a 95 per cent chance it had never happened before. Dunsborough Colts coach Steve Dale said it took a while to dawn on him what had happened. "Initially I suppose I was disappointed that we didn't actually win the game," he said. "But then of course, we all started looking at the score. Dale said it was the first draw he had been involved in as either a coach or player. He took the reigns of the young Dunsborough side earlier this year, making him their third coach since the start of 2024 — a fact not lost on AMR Colts coach Grant Garstone. "I've seen a different coach every time and yeah I just can't seem to beat them and they can't get me." Garstone said the teams appeared to be very evenly matched, which he speculated could be tied to the fact that both clubs were keen to give younger players a run. "We're playing a lot of kids that should still or could still be playing under 17s or year 11s and 12s now and I think Dunsborough, they must be doing the same," he said. Both agreed Saturday's draw was in many ways the fairest result — Dunsborough having dominated the first half, AMR owning the second. It was the opposite of their previous match-up when Dunsborough came from behind in the last 10 minutes with four goals in a row. But with their next face-off coming up in August, the rival coaches have drawn a line in the sand. "I think there are going to be a lot of people [who] come down and watch it because obviously everyone's hoping for a fourth draw but we want to get a win," Dale said. "I don't want to do four in a row, that's for sure," Garstone said. Dr Spencer said it was so statistically unlikely that he would bet his house the two teams would not draw their next game.
BreakingNews.ie
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen forced into draw in game against ‘the world'
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game. Billed as 'Magnus Carlsen vs. The World', the online match began on April 4 on the world's largest chess website, and was the first-ever online freestyle game to feature a world champion. Advertisement The mega-match ended after Team World checked Mr Carlsen's king for a third time, a stunning outcome after had predicted the grandmaster would win by a wide margin. Members of Team World – anyone around the globe could sign up – voted on each move and each side had 24 hours to make their play. Mr Carlsen played the white pieces. The world forced the draw on move 32 after checking Mr Carlsen's king three times in the corner of the board where it could not escape. The rule is called 'threefold repetition', meaning all of the pieces on the board are in the exact same position three times to prompt a draw. Mr Carlsen, 34, became the world's top-ranked player in 2010 at the age of 19 and has won five World Championships. He achieved the highest-ever chess rating of 2882 in 2014 and has remained the undisputed world number one for more than a decade. Advertisement In a freestyle match, the bishops, knights, rooks, queen and king are randomly placed around the board at the start while the pawns are in their usual spots. Freestyle chess is popular because it allows players to be more creative and avoid memorisation. This was the third 'vs. The World' record-setting online game. In 1999, Russian grandmaster Garry Kasparov played against more than 50,000 people on the Microsoft Network and won after four months. Last year, Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand won his 'vs. The World' match against nearly 70,000 players on In the virtual chat this week, players appeared split on whether to force the draw – and claim the glory – or to keep playing against Mr Carlsen, even if it ultimately meant a loss. Advertisement 'Don't Draw! Let's keep playing Magnus,' one user wrote. 'This is an opportunity that won't come along again. I'd rather play the Master all the way to the end and see if we can battle it out another 20 or 30 moves! Let's have some FUN!!!' Another added: 'Thanks Magnus for such a great game. We made history.'
The Independent
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
What happened when chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen took on 143,000 people
Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faced off against over 143,000 players from around the globe, resulting in a dramatic draw. The groundbreaking online chess match, dubbed "Magnus Carlsen vs. The World," unfolded on the world's largest chess website, beginning on April 4th. This marked the first online freestyle game to feature a reigning world champion. The match concluded after Team World delivered a third check to Carlsen's king, a surprising outcome that defied initial prediction of a decisive victory for Carlsen. The scale of the game shattered previous records for online "vs. The World" matches. In 1999, Garry Kasparov, then world champion, played against over 50,000 participants on the Microsoft Network, ultimately winning after a four-month battle. More recently, in 2022, Viswanathan Anand emerged victorious from his own "vs. The World" match on facing nearly 70,000 players. 'Very, very sound chess' Carlsen, 34, became the world's top-ranked player in 2010 aged 19 and has won five World Championships. He achieved the highest-ever chess rating of 2882 in 2014 and has remained the undisputed world number one for more than a decade. 'Overall, 'the world' has played very, very sound chess from the start. Maybe not going for most enterprising options, but kind of keeping it more in vein with normal chess — which isn't always the best strategy, but it worked out well this time,' Carlsen said in a statement Friday as Monday's draw seemed imminent. Because it was a freestyle match, the bishops, knights, rooks, queen and king were randomly shuffled around the board while the pawns remained in their usual spots. Freestyle chess is popular because it allows players to be more creative and avoid memorisation. 'We made history' Team World voted on each move and each side had 24 hours to make their play. Carlsen played the white pieces. The world won on move 32 after checking Carlsen's king three times in the corner of the board where it could not escape. The rule is called "threefold repetition," meaning all of the pieces on the board are in the exact same position three times to prompt a draw. In the virtual chat, players appeared split on whether to force the draw — and claim the glory — or to keep playing against Carlsen, even if it ultimately meant a loss. 'Don't Draw! Let's keep playing Magnus,' one user wrote. 'This is an opportunity that won't come along again. I'd rather play the Master all the way to the end and see if we can battle it out another 20 or 30 moves! Let's have some FUN!!!' Another added: 'Thanks Magnus for such a great game. We made history.'
The Independent
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against ‘the world'
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game. Billed as 'Magnus Carlsen vs. The World,' the online match began April 4 on the world's largest chess website, and was the first-ever online freestyle game to feature a world champion. The mega-match ended after Team World checked Carlsen's king a third time, a stunning outcome after had predicted Carlsen would win by a wide margin. This was the third 'vs. The World' record-setting online game. In 1999, Russian grandmaster Garry Kasparov played against more than 50,000 people on the Microsoft Network and won after four months. Last year, Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand won his 'vs. The World' match against nearly 70,000 players on 'Very, very sound chess' Carlsen, 34, became the world's top-ranked player in 2010 aged 19 and has won five World Championships. He achieved the highest-ever chess rating of 2882 in 2014 and has remained the undisputed world number one for more than a decade. 'Overall, 'the world' has played very, very sound chess from the start. Maybe not going for most enterprising options, but kind of keeping it more in vein with normal chess — which isn't always the best strategy, but it worked out well this time,' Carlsen said in a statement Friday as Monday's draw seemed imminent. Because it was a freestyle match, the bishops, knights, rooks, queen and king were randomly shuffled around the board while the pawns remained in their usual spots. Freestyle chess is popular because it allows players to be more creative and avoid memorization. 'We made history' Team World voted on each move and each side had 24 hours to make their play. Carlsen played the white pieces. The world won on move 32 after checking Carlsen's king three times in the corner of the board where it could not escape. The rule is called "threefold repetition," meaning all of the pieces on the board are in the exact same position three times to prompt a draw. In the virtual chat, players appeared split on whether to force the draw — and claim the glory — or to keep playing against Carlsen, even if it ultimately meant a loss. 'Don't Draw! Let's keep playing Magnus,' one user wrote. 'This is an opportunity that won't come along again. I'd rather play the Master all the way to the end and see if we can battle it out another 20 or 30 moves! Let's have some FUN!!!' Another added: 'Thanks Magnus for such a great game. We made history.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Trayce Jackson-Davis rocks the rim
Man City's draw with Saints is an 'awful result' Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard, Robbie Mustoe react to Manchester City's shocking goalless draw with Southampton at St. Mary's in Matchweek 36. 3:02 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
