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‘It was a bit of a farce’: Magnus Carlsen recalls infamous jeansgate controversy ahead of Las Vegas challenge
Magnus Carlsen has called the infamous jeansgate disqualification at the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships a “bit of a ...
Chess | Arjun Erigaisi slams British Airways over flight downgrade, delayed baggage – ‘You’ve lost a customer’
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi slammed British Airways for a last-minute downgrade and 48-hour baggage delay ahead of the ...
Magnus Carlsen’s quiet storm: How chess king humbled Gukesh amid doubt, drama, and a blitz rampage
Magnus Carlsen outpaced D. Gukesh in blitz to win the Grand Chess Tour 2025, despite struggles and mind games, after Gukesh ...
D Gukesh’s secret to his latest win over Magnus Carlsen revealed: 'Chess wise, it's a tricky period'
D Gukesh stunned world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the Rapid section of the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia as the world chess ...
Chess | Despite being told 'Can't invite you to Las Vegas', Hans Niemann turns up, awaits Magnus Carlsen in 'Battle of Baddies'
Hans Niemann, once unwelcome, has qualified for the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, setting the stage for a ...
Chess: Carlsen faces arch-rival Niemann in Freestyle test at Las Vegas this week
Niemann, now aged 22, ranked world No 19, and the best young grandmaster in the US, still believes he can reach Carlsen’s level. In recent weeks his results in Chess.com’s competitive online Titled ...
‘Sometimes, he even forgets…': D Gukesh's trainer credits Magnus Carlsen historic win to ‘faster time control’ secret
D Gukesh's recent Rapid performance saw him defeat Magnus Carlsen, in what was a sensational result for the reigning world ...
Magnus Carlsen is chess’ powerful disruptor and he wants to go mainstream: ‘Change is needed’
Carlsen is a powerful frontman. His name and personality extend beyond the more narrow confines of his sport. He appears ...
Mentor Anand raises Gukesh’s grade from ‘D minus’ to ‘B’ after Norway Chess wins over Carlsen & Arjun
Gukesh D, after his historic world chess championship win, faced a mixed bag of results, struggling in Freestyle Chess and ...
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Anand & Rising Stars: Chola Chess Initiative Paves Path to Success
Viswanathan Anand and rising chess star R Praggnanandhaa commend the Chola Chess Initiative in Chennai for its facilities paving a path to international success. The CSR effort by Cholamandalam ...
R Praggnanandhaa hails 'Chola Chess Initiative', speaks about sport's popularity
Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa on Wednesday lauded the Chola Chess initiative, highlighting its free-of-cost facilities and also pointed out the growing popularity of the game. The ...