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Gukesh's chess world title credentials questioned by former Carlsen aide: 'Challengers and champion are roughly the same'
Magnus Carlsen’s former main second has questioned D Gukesh’s ability to defend his chess world title in 2026. Jon Ludvig ...
Exclusive | RCB fan who became a world champion: The story of chess prodigy Pranav V
Pranav Venkatesh, the World Junior Chess Champion, has his sights set on becoming the World Chess Champion. The 18-year-old ...
Fridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90
At a time before his country became a chess powerhouse, he defeated four world champions, including Bobby Fischer and another ...
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 ...
Chess: world No 1 Carlsen adds another triumph in Paris Freestyle final
Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, added another triumph to his illustrious career on Monday when he won the Paris leg of the $3.75mn Freestyle Grand Slam by defeating his old rival and world No 2, the ...
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Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
The American, who lost the classical World Chess Championship final against Carlsen in 2018, still sees value in the classic format and wants to “keep our historical legacy” which has “a lot ...
Vishwanathan Anand Backs D Gukesh Ahead Of Magnus Carlsen Encounter In Norway
Gukesh, the youngest-ever world champion will face Magnus Carlsen at this year's edition of Norway Chess slated to be held in ...
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Chess Queen
Even if the world of tournament chess is no longer an exclusive male club, there are obstacles for females. For one, world champions have not always put out the welcome mat. Bobby Fischer ...