February 6, 2025

Magnus Carlsen

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen drops three-word bombshell on FIDE after Freestyle Chess open letter | Chess News – The Times of India

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen drops three-word bombshell on FIDE after Freestyle Chess open letter | Chess News – The Times of India

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Magnus Carlsen (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recently expressed criticism towards the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in response to an open letter from Jan Henric Beuttner, co-founder of Freestyle Chess, to FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky. Carlsen supported Beuttner’s stance with a brief message encouraging greatness, directly tagging FIDE…

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‘What a way to wrap up 2024’: Viswanathan Anand congratulates Vaishali on clinching bronze in World Blitz Championship | Chess News – Times of India

‘What a way to wrap up 2024’: Viswanathan Anand congratulates Vaishali on clinching bronze in World Blitz Championship | Chess News – Times of India

David Bale03 mins

Viswanathan Anand and Vaishali (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: The 2024 World Blitz Championship in New York saw Indian chess prodigy Vaishali Rameshbabu finishing third after a stellar entry to the knockouts. As India’s Vaishali clinched a historic bronze medal in the Women’s section, former world champion and Vaishali’s mentor Viswanathan Anand congratulated the 23-year-old…

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FIDE disqualifies Magnus Carlsen for dress-code violation | Chess News – Times of India

FIDE disqualifies Magnus Carlsen for dress-code violation | Chess News – Times of India

David Bale04 mins

Photo: @MagnusCarlsen on X Former world champion Magnus Carlsen made a controversial exit from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship after refusing to change his attire following violation of FIDE‘s dress code by wearing jeans at the venue in New York on Friday.The five-time world champion initially received a fine beore being disqualified Carlsen,…

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India’s no.1 chess player Arjun Erigaisi faces US visa trouble, urges embassy to expedite process | Chess News – Times of India

India’s no.1 chess player Arjun Erigaisi faces US visa trouble, urges embassy to expedite process | Chess News – Times of India

David Bale03 mins

Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s top-ranked chess star Arjun Erigaisi has issued a public plea to expedite the return of his passport ahead of the prestigious World Rapid & Blitz Championships, set to take place in New York City from December 26-31. Erigaisi, currently ranked number one in India for rapid chess, took…

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