Magnus Carlsen questioned the validity of classical chess as a measure of skill, favoring rapid chess. Gukesh acknowledged ...

The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam began at Weissenhaus, Germany, featuring a rapid event to decide eight knockout ...

The 14th game also became iconic due to Gukesh’s reaction, when he spotted Liren’s blunder at the end-game. It was of pure ...

D Gukesh faces Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the opening round of the Weissenhaus event on Friday while Magnus Carlsen squares off ...

Currently in action at the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour at Weissenhaus Resort in Wangels, Germany, D Gukesh began his campaign on a strong note despite failing to bag a win. Paired ...

Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated chess player since 2010, will take a seat in Weissenhaus, Germany, to compete in freestyle ...

Magnus Carlsen has finally shed light on his unexpected suggestion to split the title at the FIDE Blitz Championships.

The long-standing feud between Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen escalated once again, as the American Grandmaster launched a ...

Fans also haven’t still forgotten Magnus Carlsen’s controversies at 2024’s year-ending Rapid and Blitz Championship. The ...

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.

The chess world is at a unique crossroads. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) categorically warned against the ...

I n a massive move that further fueled the ongoing controversy, the FIDE released a statement on Monday revealing that it ...