Magnus Carlsen topped the global chess prize-money list in 2025 after winning the World Rapid and Blitz titles in Doha and excelling across other major tournaments.
Despite being semi-retired in Classical chess since opting against defending his world title in 2023, Magnus Carlsen continues to occupy the top spot in the FIDE ratings for the format, having been No 1 continuously since July 2011.
D Gukesh, last seen at the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, has withdrawn from the 2026 Tata Steel Chess India which would have been his first tournament of the year.
Arjun Erigaisi kept the Indian flag flying high in Doha during the 2025 World Rapid and Blitz Championships, where he won a bronze in both categories. Thanks to his stellar run, the 22-year-old Grandmaster has unlocked a unique achievement.
Garry Kasparov showered high praise on Magnus Carlsen as he reacted to the world No 1's comments over comparing him to the Russian chess great after winning the 20th world title.
Russian chess legend Vladimir Kramnik has filed a defamation lawsuit against FIDE in a Swiss court after being accused of harassing players with unsubstantiated cheating allegations. The case follows controversy surrounding the suicide of Daniel Naroditsky.
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Magnus Carlsen once again played down comparisons with Garry Kasparov after winning the 2025 World Blitz Chess Championship and completing 20 world titles. Here's how he responded when asked what it would take to convince him that he had the greatest chess career of all time.
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Magnus Carlsen sent a stinging reminder to his detractors and competitors after winning a ninth World Blitz title, underlining his chess prowess and ability to come back from the brink.
Magnus Carlsen used duct tape to cover a sponsor logo during the 2025 World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha even as he appeared with the same sponsor logo on the opening day. He did the same in the World Blitz Championship.
Magnus Carlsen completed a stunning double title win in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha by defeating Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the Blitz final. India’s Arjun Erigaisi claimed the bronze medal, while Bibisara Assaubayeva won the women’s title.
Arjun Erigaisi settled for a bronze medal at the World Blitz Championship in Doha after suffering a semifinal defeat to Nodirbek Abdusattorov, who advanced to the finals to face Magnus Carlsen.
Magnus Carlsen lost his Round 14 game by forfeit at the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 after knocking over multiple pieces under time pressure. This is the second dramatic incident involving Carlsen in Doha.
Magnus Carlsen is facing criticism after slamming the table in frustration during a loss to Arjun Erigaisi at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2025. This was not the first time Carlsen reacted angrily after losing a game. He had displayed similar frustrations during a match against Gukesh earlier this year.
The win against Magnus Carlsen helped Arjun Erigaisi emerge as the top contender on the opening day of the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025. Erigaisi finished the day on top in a three-way tie.
World champion Gukesh Dommaraju has reflected on his World Rapid Championship 2025 campaign in Doha, admitting his performance dipped after a strong start and calling it a little below expectations.
World champion Gukesh Dommaraju suffered a shock defeat at the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha after losing to 12-year-old prodigy Sergey Sklokin following a costly blunder.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi for winning bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships in Doha.
Humpy's bid to become the only the second women to retain the rapid title after China’s Ju Wenjun failed in a bizarre manner and the Indian had to settle for bronze despite an unbeaten campaign where she was as good as anyone.
Magnus Carlsen wins the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2025 with 10.5/13 points, claiming his sixth title. Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi earns bronze, while Koneru Humpy takes bronze in the women’s section. Gukesh Dommaraju and other Indian GMs finish mid-table.
Magnus Carlsen grabbed attention at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship in Doha after arriving in shorts on Day 3, a year after the jeansgate controversy. Meanwhile, he is currently in contention for the title.
Carlsen blundered in the seventh round to suffer his first loss of the tournament. Soon after resigning, he stormed back but triggered a row as he shoved away a cameraman trying to get a close-up of him.
Magnus Carlsen sparked controversy at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2025 in Doha after shoving a cameraman following a rare loss. The incident adds to the Norwegian star’s history of clashes with FIDE, including the infamous jeansgate episode in New York.
India's D Gukesh is shining at the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025, remaining among the frontrunners after nine rounds. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare defeat to Vladislav Artemiev. Koneru Humpy is leading the women's section after seven rounds.
Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa suffered a shock defeat against former coach Sandipan Chanda at the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025 in Doha, losing from a winning position in Round 5. His reaction after realising the mistake is going viral on social media.
World Champion D Gukesh was at the top in the Rapid Championship 2025 after the first day alongside compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, top-ranked Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, France's Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Russian Vladislav Artemiev.
Magnus Carlsen opened up about his complicated relationship with FIDE at the 2025 World Rapid & Blitz Championships in Doha.
Alireza Firouzja praised Indian chess and its young stars after his recent stint at the Global Chess League 2025 in Mumbai. He shared insights on the next generation and the future of the game during an exclusive chat with First Sports.