Gukesh D, FIDE and Freestyle Chess

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.
World champion D Gukesh opens up on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy: 'Don't see it taking over...'
World champion D Gukesh feels that while he is glad to experiment the Chess960 format, he doesn’t feel that it will take over classical chess. Gukesh is currently in Germany competing in the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour.
Gukesh D Starts Moderately In Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Amid Format Controversy
World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new format.
D Gukesh Bags 1.5 Points After 4 Rounds in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Freestyle chess is essentially a new term for what was previously known as Fischer Random Chess. This format, introduced by 11th World Champion Bobby Fischer, features randomly arranged pieces at the start of the game, as opposed to the traditional fixed setup.
Chess-Freestyle tour boss, Carlsen call for FIDE president's resignation
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour boss Jan Henric Buettner and all-time great Magnus Carlsen have called on International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: A New Era in Chess
World Champion D Gukesh starts his journey in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, a new format birthed by Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner, with mixed results. Despite controversies with FIDE, the event,
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.
Magnus Carlsen Favored To Win Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER On Friday, Magnus Carlsen begins his quest to grow the popularity of an alternative chess variant and win the tournament itself.
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.
Hikaru Nakamura speaks on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess debate: 'Both sides acted like children'
An unhappy Hikaru Nakamura said that both FIDE and Freestyle Chess ‘acted like children’ amid the conflict between the two ...
D Gukesh makes feelings clear on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy, drops huge verdict: ‘The Classical World C’ship…’
T he Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour begins on February 7 at the Weissenhaus Resort in Wangels (Germany), and organisers will ...
Exclusive: As peace talks fail, Freestyle Chess threatens to take FIDE to court, demands president’s resignation
Disagreement over right to regulate any 'World Championship' and waiver for players to appear in unsanctioned league ...
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FIDE celebrates Kakuma Chess Program milestones
The Chess for Protection Programme has been transforming the lives of refugees in the Kakuma Refugee Camp and the Kalobeyei ...
FIDE CEO Sutovsky clears the air on D Gukesh, Freestyle Chess controversy; clarifies on Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal
The first week of February saw the chess world caught up in controversy as the Freestyle Chess Players Club failed to reach ...
Magnus Carlsen says he won't participate in FIDE events further: 'As of now, it's completely out of the question'
Magnus Carlsen has said that he won’t be competing in FIDE tournaments anymore, with the World No 1 stating that he remains ...