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Can the World’s Greatest Chess Player Turn the Game Into Must-See TV?
Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore ...
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Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
Chess’ participation in the EWC has finally offered esports ... The result was the creation of a 10+0 format, which would ...
Unmanned cameras, delayed broadcast, heart-rate monitors: The present and future of chess broadcast
India is enjoying a golden period with a dominant young generation, and how the game is shown to viewers is finally matching ...
Chess-Carlsen masters another format in Paris
World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory ...
Freestyle Chess Finals Day 2 Highlights: Carlsen crowned champion after beating Hikaru; Arjun finishes fifth
Magnus Carlsen holds Hikaru Nakamura to a draw in Game 2 of their blockbuster final to defeat the American GM 1.5-0.5 and win ...
Freestyle Chess: Even legends of game can be caught out of depth in variant
For two days in a row, I felt so clueless out of the opening phase. That’s the beauty of the game, it's supposed to be hard” ...
Freestyle Chess Tour Paris: Carlsen capitalises on Hikaru blunder in Game 1 of final; Arjun inches closer to 5th place
Hikaru Nakamura was steering Game 1 of his blockbuster showdown with Magnus Carlsen towards a draw when his decision to ...
Nancy Mace says China is playing ‘Chinese checkers’ against Trump’s chess moves
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) contended that President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs would outplay China’s strategy, noting how ...
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Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
Chess’ participation in the EWC has finally ... which would give both players 10 minutes to make their moves without any chance to add additional time, increasing the chances of blunders as ...