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

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 ...

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, the world’s top chess player ... Some professional chess players echoed Carlsen’s complaints about the staid routines of playing the classical game at the highest level.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, added another triumph to his illustrious career on Monday when he won the Paris leg of the $3.75mn Freestyle Grand Slam by defeating his old rival and world No 2 ...