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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 ...
Magnus Carlsen’s incredible memory: World No 1 recreates 26-piece position after 2-second glimpse
Magnus Carlsen not just recreated the position -- which had appeared during Bobby Fischer’s game against Donald Byrne in 1956 ...
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FIDE CEO reignites criticism of Magnus Carlsen over controversial tactics at the 2025 Grenke Chess Freestyle Open
Magnus Carlsen’s recent tactics spark a fresh clash with FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky. Explore the dress code debate dividing chess ...
Magnus Carlsen sets new benchmark with 9/9 score at Grenke Chess Freestyle Open; earns new Bobby Fischer comparison
Magnus Carlsen’s nine-game winning streak at the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open 2025 is being compared to the great Bobby ...
Shots fired at Magnus Carlsen as FIDE CEO serves jeans controversy reminder with brutal dig: ‘Does it look appropriate?’
FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky reminded chess fans that he hasn’t forgotten about the jeans controversy, and took another dig at ...
Magnus Carlsen Creates History But 10-Year-Old Prodigy Says, 'I Can Beat Him, He is Not an Engine' At Grenke Freestyle Chess 2025
Magnus Carlsen made history by winning the Grenke Freestyle Chess Open 2025 with a flawless score of 9/9, a remarkable ...
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Viswanathan Anand picks his side between Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh ahead of their Norway Chess 2025 showdown
Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand has weighed in on the electrifying clash between Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh at the ...
Grenke Freestyle Chess: Magnus Carlsen Complains About Wrist Watch, A 10-year-old Shocks an International Master
Magnus Carlsen remains undefeated at the Grenke Freestyle Chess Open 2025 at Karlsruhe Convention Centre in Germany, ...
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'Nobody knows the exact way': D Gukesh offers a backhanded remark at Magnus Carlsen despite his Paris Chess Grand Slam Win
D Gukesh, the reigning World Chess Champion, recently shared his thoughts on the complexities of Freestyle Chess, admitting ...
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Dutch grandmaster shares crucial advice to cease Magnus Carlsen from ruining Grenke Freestyle Chess Open
A Dutch grandmaster warns Magnus Carlsen about his dominance in freestyle chess, suggesting his rapid mastery could harm the ...
Uncompromising Magnus Carlsen forces opponent to remove wrist watch before Freestyle Chess match; watch video
Magnus Carlsen showed no mercy as he spotted his opponent Victor Mikhalevski wearing a wristwatch during their match at the ...
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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 enthusiasts. By Alex Weprin Media & Business Writer Earlier this month ...