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Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to share chess’ World Blitz Championship title, causing outcry from top players
Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have caused a stir in the chess community after agreeing to share the World Blitz Championship title earlier this week. Tuesday’s final in New York was ...
Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships after refusing to change out of jeans
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
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Magnus Carlsen returns to World Blitz Chess Championship after jeans dispute
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers.On Friday, Carlsen ...
Doha to host 2025 edition of FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in December
The 2025 edition of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships will be held in Doha, Qatar from 25 December to 31 December, ...
Chess: Magnus Carlsen versus Fide row intensifies over Freestyle World Championship
Fide has warned the Freestyle Chess Players Club - co-owned by Carlsen - not to call its new series a “World Championship”.