Magnus Carlsen, the world-reigning king of chess from Norway, has asked Microsoft to protect him from Russian hackers as he prepares for Fridays World Championship. The 25-year-old has reportedly spent months preparing for the grueling 12-game match and is currently training at an undisclosed spot in the Caribbean. Having his preparations hacked and his moves and analysis stolen could jeopardize his chances of winning, says Microsoft Norway head of communications Vibeke Hansen: “The element of surprise is vitally important in chess””]