Magnus Carlsen declares fight with FIDE is over but won’t play in world championship: 'We’ll sort of coexist'
Magnus Carlsen has confirmed that his dispute with FIDE is over, but he remains firm in his decision not to compete in the ...
Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era
Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World ...
Carlsen rules out World Championship return, still ‘better than the kids’
Carlsen, who has embarked on a journey to spice chess up with the creation of the Freestyle Grand Slam and his involvement in ...
After Carlsen, Nakamura expresses disinterest in chasing chess world title, prefers Freestyle: 'Basically a lottery'
Hikaru Nakamura has called the FIDE Candidates Tournament a ’lottery,’ questioning its unpredictability. He said that he will ...
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Wadifa Ahmed becomes Asian Zonal champion, secures Women's International Master title and World Cup spot
None of Bangladesh’s previous WIMs have gone on to become Grandmasters, but Wadifa, a tenth-grade student, hopes to change that ...
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Wadifa, Neer earn maiden World Cup berths
There was triple delight for Wadifa, who not only won the women’s championship but also earned the status of a Women’s ...
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Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era
“I’m not really very interested in what FIDE is doing. I’m sort of trying to do my things, being with the Esports World Cup, Chess.com, Freestyle,” he added to Reuters. “FIDE’s crown ...
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Neer secures Chess World Cup spot with Asian Zonal victory, Tahsin earns second IM norm
In the Open category, Neer’s triumph and Wadifa’s win in the Women’s category guarantee Bangladesh representation in both divisions. This marks the first time Bangladesh has participated in the ...