Freestyle Chess, also known as Chess960 or FIDE Fischer Random Chess, is a chess variant where the pieces start in a ...

Facing Iranian GM Amin Tabatabaei in the fourth round of the latest edition of Chess.com’s ‘Titled Tuesday’, world No 1 ...

Magnus Carlsen had decided against defending his title in the 2023 Classical World Championship after winning it five consecutive times, and has since been critical not just of chess’ showpiece event ...

Magnus has dark-square domination. His king is super safe next to the knight here at the edge of the board (on the h6 square),” British grandmaster David Howell was saying on the Take Take Take app’s ...

In a move that could redefine the structure of professional chess, FIDE has approved a new format titled the FIDE Combined World Champion, with its first edition set to begin in 2027. Launched by ...

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the title in ...

Sports streamer secures global rights excluding Norway to February 2026 tournament featuring Magnus Carlsen and seven more ...

Chess is making its debut at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, with $1.5 million on the line. Ahead of the first pieces being moved around the board, 5-time world champion from Norway, ...

American Grandmaster Hans Niemann has once again expressed strong criticism of Magnus Carlsen, accusing him and his allies of prioritizing profit over the growth of chess. Niemann, a 21-year-old ...

Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen plays chess during the 6th TATA Steel Chess India Tournament at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata, India, on Nov. 17, 2024. Credit - Dipayan Bose—SOPA ...

The R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess World Cup Final will be streamed live on Fide Chess' YouTube and Twitch ...