The Norwegian has suggested several times to make a change of modality. In an ancient sport like chess, where every move has ...

Magnus Carlsen strolls across the parking lot of Millerntor Stadium in Hamburg as the journalists scurry into hiding. As if the superstar of the chess world were a skittish doe that would take ...

Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore enthusiasts. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Earlier this month, a handful of ...

PARIS, April 15 (Reuters) - 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 ...

The 20-year-old German knew it was over. Sitting across from him, Magnus Carlsen surveyed the board, content with his spoils. Keymer resigned, the spectators’ arena erupted in applause ...

Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen wowed the crowd at the NEXT Summit when he defeated Malta’s chess champion Colin Pace despite playing blindfolded in an exhibition match at the ...

NEW YORK (dpa): Defending champion Magnus Carlsen has caused a scandal at the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York over his choice of trousers. After being punished by the world federation ...

Before Magnus Carlsen amazed the world with his prodigious chess talent, he was just a kid lost in deep thoughts. His dad was even a little worried about him. "I was a bit concerned about the ...

Since becoming the youngest-ever world champion in history, D Gukesh’s victory in Singapore last year has been constantly downplayed by some grandmasters, which include Magnus Carlsen and ...

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen reacts ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris, France, April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes 15 Apr 2025 07:16PM ...