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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 ...
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Magnus Carlsen's legacy influences significant update that promises to reshape chess history
Magnus Carlsen's influence continues to captivate the chess world as the Norwegian icon's suggestion triggers a historic ...
With Freestyle Chess, Magnus Carlsen rediscovers child-like joy and the hunger to ‘prove himself’ that made him a legend
Carlsen declared so himself. Right after he had defeated one-time arch-nemesis Hikaru Nakamura in the final of the Paris leg ...
How Magnus Carlsen's triumph and Arjun Erigaisi's 5th-place finish in Paris affects Freestyle Grand Slam Tour standings
Magnus Carlsen defeated Hikaru Nakamura in a blockbuster final in Paris to be crowned champion after falling short in ...
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Magnus Carlsen refutes viral chess stat about him with a grin: "That's nonsense"
Magnus Carlsen reacts to viral hype about his composure at Paris tournament. Discover why the World No. 1 shrugged off fan ...
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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Magnus Carlsen wins Paris title after final leg draw with Hikaru Nakamura; Arjun Erigaisi finishes fifth
Magnus Carlsen held his ground to secure a draw against Hikaru Nakamura in the second leg of the final, ultimately clinching ...
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Carlsen wins Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Magnus Carlsen wins the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam with a 1.5-0.5 victory over Hikaru Nakamura.
Magnus Carlsen clinches Freestyle Chess Grand Slam title in Paris
Magnus Carlsen triumphed at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, securing the title by defeating Hikaru Nakamura 1.5–0.5 ...
Chess-Carlsen masters another format in Paris
World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory at the inaugural Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.
Magnus Carlsen shrugs off viral 42 BPM heart rate at Freestyle Chess in Paris: 'That's nonsense'
Magnus Carlsen recorded a heart rate of just 42 BPM during a match at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 in Paris. It ...
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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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"Go after Magnus Carlsen": Chess legend fires up D Gukesh ahead of Norway Chess showdown
Chess legend backs World Champion D Gukesh ahead of high-stakes Magnus Carlsen clash at Norway Chess 2025. Discover why this ...