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FIDE CEO rekindles memories of 'jeansgate scandal' while taking a fresh dig at Carlsen: 'Does it look appropriate?'
World No 1 Magnus Carlsen’s ongoing feud with world governing body FIDE shows no signs of thawing with CEO Emil Sutovsky ...
Can chess force broadcasters to change the channel and put it on TV?
Sport needs to be made attractive to casual follower, but with India possessing a young brigade of champions, there's scope ...
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FIDE CEO reignites criticism of Magnus Carlsen over controversial tactics at the 2025 Grenke Chess Freestyle Open
Magnus Carlsen’s recent tactics spark a fresh clash with FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky. Explore the dress code debate dividing chess ...
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Carlsen ‘jeansgate’ deja vu felt at Kerala’s biggest FIDE event, but arbiter plays it cool
Majority of the players wore jeans to the opening round of the 1st Grandmaster International Open Chess Tournament at ...
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Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is still very much considered the home of classic chess but its CEO Emil Sutovsky tells CNN Sports that the game’s governing body is supportive of the ...
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'Removing women-only events would kill Women's Chess': FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky
The debate over the relevance of women-only titles and tournaments in chess has been ongoing for several months, with various ...