The April 2025 FIDE rankings confirm Magnus Carlsen’s enduring reign as world No. 1 (2837 rating), while India’s young World…
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Magnus Carlsen’s Jeans Auctioned for $36,100 Amid ‘Jeansgate’ Controversy
In a remarkable turn of events, World No. 1 chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen’s jeans have been sold at auction for…
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Why Praggnanandhaa Misses Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu will not be participating in the inaugural Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus, Germany, this…
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“No Longer Required”: Freestyle Chess Tour Drops ‘World Champion’ Title Before Weissenhaus Event
The organisers of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour have removed the phrase ‘world champion’ from their regulations, following a…
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Hans Niemann Labels Magnus Carlsen ‘Coward and Arrogant’ in Chess Feud, Anish Giri Reacts
In a recent escalation of the FIDE vs Freestyle Chess battle, American Grandmaster Hans Niemann has called world No.1 chess…
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FIDE vs Freestyle Chess: Magnus Carlsen Sparks Chess War
FIDE and Freestyle Chess Clash Over “World Championship” The chess world is ablaze with controversy as FIDE and Freestyle Chess…
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Viswanathan Anand Withdraws from Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Amid FIDE Tensions
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has withdrawn from the upcoming Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, citing complications arising from his…
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FIDE and Freestyle Chess Tour Deadlocked as Negotiations Collapse
The long-standing dispute between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the organisers of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour continues…
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