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D Gukesh’s chief trainer sends Norway Chess challenge to Magnus Carlsen

Poland's Grzegorz Gajewski, who is also D Gukesh’s chief trainer, had a message for the Indian GM's Norway Chess 2025 opponents.

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen after a game.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 03:47 PM IST

How much did D Gukesh, Carlsen earn in Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam?

D Gukesh has received criticism from some section of fans for his winless campaign at Weissenhaus.

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen took place at the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.(AP)
Published on Feb 15, 2025 07:27 AM IST

‘Magnus Carlsen does not like it, but he accepts’: Niemann joins Freestyle Chess

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour has included American GM Hans Niemann in their line-up for the Paris leg.

Hans Niemann will join Magnus Carlsen at the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event.(Twitter/FIDE (Maria Emelianova/Michal Walusza))
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 05:54 PM IST

Carlsen’s criticism of Anand explained by Indian GM Vidit: ‘He can get…'

Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi recently appeared on a show and was asked about Magnus Carlsen's criticism of Viswanathan Anand.

Magnus Carlsen recently criticised Viswanathan Anand.
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 02:07 PM IST

Carlsen’s trainer pokes fun at jeansgate controversy: ‘I woke my poor wife…’

At the sidelines of the ongoing Grand Slam event, Magnus Carlsen’s trainer Peter Heine Nielsen was asked about the jeansgate controversy.

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen at the World Rapid and Blitz Tournament. (HT_PRINT)
Published on Feb 14, 2025 11:45 AM IST

‘… not Kohli’: Niemann, infamous for cheating scandal, leaves fans in splits

Hans Niemann left Indian fans in splits with a subtle dig at Magnus Carlsen's defeat to Vincent Keymer.

Hans Niemann's latest 'Virat Kohli' left fans in splits.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 08:30 AM IST

Vincent Keymer, part of D Gukesh's World C'ship team, downs Magnus Carlsen

Vincent Keymer was one of D Gukesh’s seconds at the recent World Championship, where the Indian GM beat Ding Liren to script history.

Vincent Keymer was part of D Gukesh's World Championship team.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 07:34 AM IST

Fischer Random is the future of chess: Arjun Erigaisi

India’s world No.4 in this interview says the Carlsen-backed format will grow in popularity in the coming years

India's chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is focused on qualifying for the Candidates this year (AFP)
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 09:01 PM IST

D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen put Freestyle Chess vs FIDE controversy to rest

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen are currently participating at the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour.

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen are currently in action at Weissenhaus.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 06:31 PM IST

Carlsen spills secrets in confession booth, makes massive Freestyle Chess claim

The Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam has some interesting features, and one of them is the confession booth. It was visited by Magnus Carlsen.

Magnus Carlsen made a bombshell confession.(Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 08:53 PM IST

D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun pushed into Freestyle Chess controversy

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and once again attacked Freestyle Chess.

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky attacked the ongoing Freestyle Chess controversy with a statement which included D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 09:00 PM IST

Gukesh picked by confident Caruana for Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus quarterfinal

In the ongoing Weissenhaus Grand Slam, the players who finish in the top-four of the standings in the preliminary round, get to select their opponents.

Fabiano Caruana, who finished third, decided to name D Gukesh as his quarter-final opponent.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 12:00 PM IST

Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating D Gukesh: 'I always have these tricks…'

D Gukesh finished eighth in the standings and lost to Magnus Carlsen in the final round of the round-robin stage.

D Gukesh lost to Magnus Carlsen on Saturday.(AP)
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 06:40 PM IST

Gukesh loses to Carlsen in Freestyle Chess

The 18-year-old reigning classical world champion didn’t win a single game in nine rounds but still managed to sneak into the top eight and qualify for the knockout stage

World Chess Champion D Gukesh. (PTI)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:09 PM IST

Unlikely to play any Fide events: Carlsen

Relationship with world chess body pretty much damaged, says the world No. 1 after feud over Freestyle Chess

Magnus Carlsen during a press conference for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam on Friday. (AP)
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 09:49 PM IST

FIDE CEO Sutovsky clears the air on D Gukesh, Freestyle Chess controversy

FIDE CEO and grandmaster Emil Sutovsky cleared the air on the recent Freestyle Chess controversy.

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky spoke on the Freestyle Chess controversy.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 12:04 PM IST
ByNeelav Chakravarti

Carlsen responds to match-fixing accusations, uses Tokyo Olympics as reference

Magnus Carlsen recently gave more clarity into the reasons behind his actions at the World Blitz final.

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen poses for a picture.(Utpal Sarkar)
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 07:39 AM IST

Magnus Carlsen labelled 'arrogant', 'cowardly' in fresh attack from American GM

Hans Niemann continued his war against Magnus Carlsen in a personal attack towards the Norwegian on social media.

Magnus Carlsen in action against Hans Niemann.
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 11:50 AM IST

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, sets blockbuster home showdown vs Gukesh

The field for the Norway Chess tournament was announced, with Gukesh D set to play against Magnus Carlsen for the first time since his world championship win.

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen during a match.
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 10:04 AM IST

Players participating in Freestyle Chess Tour not required to sign waiver: Fide

Fide has been unequivocal about not wanting to part with its sole authority over the ‘World Championship’ title

The feud between Fide and the organisers of the Magnus Carlsen-led Freestyle Chess has been brewing for months. (AP)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 10:03 PM IST

No resolution in Fide-Freestyle Chess standoff

Further talks with Fide futile, says Freestyle Chess promoter Jan Buettner; Fide says Freestyle Chess refused to acknowledge its status as sole regulator of the World Championships

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, the world No.1 chess player, is the leading light in Freestyle Chess. (AP)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 05:20 AM IST

Magnus Carlsen trolled by Dutch GM as R Praggnanandhaa beats D Gukesh

Dutch GM Anish Giri decided to take an indirect dig at Magnus Carlsen’s World Blitz Championship controversy after Praggnanandhaa beat D Gukesh.

Magnus Carlsen was reminded of his Blitz Championship final controversy.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 07:13 AM IST

Anand's sudden wildcard U-turn dubbed ‘not wise’ by Freestyle Chess owner

Freestyle Chess co-owner Jan Henric Buettner revealed the reasons behind Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal ahead of the German leg this month.

Jan Henric Buettner spoke about Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:35 PM IST
ByNeelav Chakravarti

Delhi to miss out on D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen Freestyle Chess match: Report

According to Freestyle Chess' official website, the India leg will take place in New Delhi from September 17-24 this year.

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen after a game.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 02:24 PM IST

‘I noticed D Gukesh… He was 12 then…’: Carlsen on discovering India No. 1

Magnus Carlsen revealed when he first met Indian GM D Gukesh. Gukesh is currently in action at the Tata Steel Masters.

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen during a match.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 11:39 AM IST

Gukesh stumped by Carlsen's ‘very optimistic player, doesn’t bluff’ remark

D Gukesh was asked about Magnus Carlsen’s comments that he “is a very optimistic player and doesn’t bluff”.

D Gukesh responded to a Magnus Carlsen remark.(AP)
Published on Jan 31, 2025 06:58 AM IST

No Gukesh vs Anand as chess legend pulls out of Carlsen-led Freestyle Tour

Viswanathan Anand has decided to pull out of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, amid the ongoing war between FCPC and FIDE.

Viswanathan Anand has pulled out of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour, and was scheduled to face the likes of D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:25 PM IST

Buettner alleges FIDE driven by monetary interests, calls for peace

The Freestyle Grand Slam Chess Tour is scheduled to hold its first event of the year in Germany next month

Magnus Carlsen. (AP)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 05:17 PM IST

FIDE General blasts Magnus Carlsen's ‘war’, reminds him of failed rebellion

FIDE director general Emil Sutovsky responded to Magnus Carlsen and leaders of his Freestyle Chess venture in a heated social media post.

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen during the Tata Steel Chess championship in Kolkata.(ANI)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 11:05 AM IST

Carlsen accepts Gukesh's World C'ship challenge in cryptic statement: ‘Maybe…’

Magnus Carlsen gave a cryptic statement on the possibility of facing D Gukesh at the 2026 World Championship.

D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen during a match.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 12:50 PM IST
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