Magnus Carlsen, Chess

Magnus Carlsen Favored To Win Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus
Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated chess player since 2010, will take a seat in Weissenhaus, Germany, to compete in freestyle chess, previously known as Chess960 and Fischer Random. The starting position of the back row pieces is randomized, removing a top grandmaster’s lifetime of memorization and theory on how to open a chess game.
Norway Chess 2025: D Gukesh set to face Magnus Carlsen in rare classical clash
D Gukesh is set to face Magnus Carlsen for the first time since becoming the world champion. Carlsen, one of the greatest players of all time, will face Gukesh in the classical format in Norway Chess 2025.
Magnus Carlsen labelled 'arrogant', 'cowardly' in fresh attack from American chess GM amid FIDE-Freestyle tussle
Niemann has been involved in a public feud with Carlsen since the five-time world champion accused his American opponent of cheating in the Sinquefield Cup in 2022.
'Arrogant, Entitled and Cowardly': Magnus Carlsen Ripped Apart Amidst FIDE-Freestyle Chess Battle By Hans Niemann
Magnus Carlsen faced scathing criticism from Hans Niemann as the FIDE-Freestyle Chess battle keeps escalating leading to a chess war.
Can Magnus Carlsen convince people to watch chess?
C HESS IS the sort of deep and rewarding game that you can spend an enjoyable lifetime failing to master. But even ardent fans might concede that, as a spectacle, watching two players think for long periods before shuffling pieces around a board is somewhat short on sparkle.
FIDE and freestyle chess organisers may end their feud soon: What was the dispute?
The feud saw FIDE on one side and prominent players such as Magnus Carlsen on the other. Why was the chess world in turmoil in recent weeks and what has changed now? We explain.
A chess prodigy in the making: Mugdho’s journey to defeating Magnus Carlsen
At just nine years old, Rayan Rashid Mugdho, a young chess prodigy from Dhaka, has achieved what many seasoned players can only dream of—defeating five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen. This extraordinary feat occurred on 18 January in a bullet chess match on Chess.com, leaving the chess world stunned and bringing immense pride to Bangladesh.
Magnus Carlsen on why the future of chess lies in freestyle
Magnus Carlsen, a 34-year-old Norwegian, is among the greatest chess players of all time.
Gukesh, Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Chess Tour and feud with FIDE: explained
This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat between Carlsen and the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE in the build-up to the tournament.
D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today
Magnus Carlsen questioned the validity of classical chess as a measure of skill, favoring rapid chess. Gukesh acknowledged the quality of their championship match, while Carlsen ruled out a title clash.
Fans were left shocked as Magnus Carlsen resigned after 50 moves, and his rating dropped by -16.
A FIDE Master, named Naim Haque, from the Asian country revealed that his student defeated Carlsen in an online chess tournament.
Magnus Carlsen demands FIDE president's ouster, reveals private communications with him
World Champion Magnus Carlsen Tuesday demanded the resignation of FIDE (International Chess Federation) President Arkady ...