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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, 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.
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 Tour Guide: All You Need To Know About Magnus Carlsen's Controversial Event
The five-tournament series will unfold through the year, with Paris, New York, New Delhi and Cape Town being the other four host cities. It will end with the final competition from December 5 to 12
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.
D Gukesh reacts to iconic moment from World Chess Championship victory: ‘It was suddenly…’
D Gukesh scripted history in December last year, when he became the youngest-ever world chess champion, at the tender age of ...
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Erigaisi on ‘God-mode’ delivers D Gukesh first defeat since becoming World Champion
Gukesh had been unbeaten in 12 games since triumphing over Ding Liren of China in the World Championship in Singapore in ...
Gukesh reveals how his life has changed after becoming world’s youngest chess World Champion at 18
Gukesh says when he goes out on the streets it's not the same as before because and there is less privacy as well.
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 ...
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D Gukesh crushes Indian ace who helped him win World Chess Championship
The 18-year-old World Chess Champion thoroughly outplayed India No. 7 Harikrishna with white pieces. Gukesh has won three and ...
FIDE releases detailed statement amid Freestyle Chess Tour controversy: 'A true World Championship must be inclusive...'
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) reiterated that no agreement between the sport’s global body and the Freestyle ...
Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann: ‘I’m a soldier at war’
The 21-year-old player on the cheating allegations that derailed his career — and his strategy for overcoming his rivals ...
Freestyle organisers drop ‘world champion’ from regulations ahead of Weissenhaus event
The intent of Freestyle Tour’s organisers to crown the winner of their event as a ‘world champion’ had been the sticking ...
Magnus Carlsen explains why he slammed his king after beating Hans Niemann: 'A sigh of relief shown in a different way'
World No 1 Magnus Carlsen had slammed his king after defeating Hans Niemann in the quarter-finals of the World Blitz ...