Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore ...

Earlier this year, it was announced that chess would be included in the event, with the best players in the world competing ...

At a time before his country became a chess powerhouse, he defeated four world champions, including Bobby Fischer and another ...

Chess is a game of strategy, skill, and deep thinking. The world’s best players compete at the highest level, constantly improving their tactics. As of April 2025, Magnus Carlsen remains the top ...

Earlier this year, it was announced that chess would be included in the event, with the best players in the world competing for a $1.5 million prize pool – playing a new format which is deemed ...

Among the four Indian players who competed in Paris, Arjun was the best performer in the 12-player field. The other Indian players were Chess Olympiad gold medalist R Praggnanandhaa, who finished at ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. CUMBRIA'S best chess players have faced off at the Cumbria Chess Championship 2025. The Cumbria Chess Championship took place at Burnside ...