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Carlsen crumbles in Cape Town as India's Erigaisi, Sindarov stun Magnus in Freestyle Chess Final first round: 'It was embarrassing'
Fpsports • 11 days agoWorld No 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a disastrous start to the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final in Cape twon as he lost matches against India's Arjun Erigaisi and Javokhir Sindarov.
When a 'tired' Magnus Carlsen faced off against a former Norwegian champion in an unusual game full of twists and turns
Fpsports • 11 days agoMagnus Carlsen faced off against former Norwegian national champion Frode Elsness in the opening round of the the 2025-26 Norwegian Team League in Oslo. And given the unsual manner in which it unfolded, the world No 1 isn't likely to forget it anytime soon.
Magnus Carlsen’s record reign in Gukesh’s sights as world champion vows to give his ‘absolute best’
Fpsports • 12 days agoIndian chess star D Gukesh has revealed that Magnus Carlsen’s long-held No 1 ranking is a target for him as he picked R Praggnanandhaa as preferred challenger.
FIDE plans to remove ratings pathway after Carlsen's comment on Nakamura: 'Easy to game. Our fault'
Fpsports • 12 days agoFIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has responded to Magnus Carlsen’s criticism of the ratings spot and has proposed a major change ahead of 2028 Candidates cycle.
'I don't think I'll try this game again': Can Magnus Carlsen, world No 1 chess player, beat a 'noob' with 30 Queens?
Fpsports • 18 days agoMagnus Carlsen faced off against professional Call off Duty player and chess noob Kenny Williams, a.k.a. KuavoKenny, in a series of exhibition games with a twist at the Esports World Cup recently, with the world's top-ranked player dealing with one curveball after another.
Magnus Carlsen endorses $4 million fundraiser to honour late GM Daniel Naroditsky
Fpsports • 21 days agoCharlotte Chess Center has established the Naroditsky Memorial and Fellowship Fund to celebrate the late Grandmaster's life. Magnus Carlsen shared the link of the fundraiser to show his support.
'You simply can’t jump to the next peak': Gukesh gets a reality check from Olympic gold medal winner after dismal season
Fpsports • 24 days agoIndian chess prodigy Gukesh is facing a challenging year after becoming the youngest world champion at 18. Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has offered advice to Gukesh as he prepares for the 2025 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Doha.
FIDE's new dress code rule could be tested as Carlsen confirms entry in World Rapid & Blitz 2025
Fpsports • 25 days agoMagnus Carlsen has confirmed his participation in the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships in Doha. Referring to the jeansgate controversy, Carlsen joked about wearing tighter jeans at the event. Meanwhile, FIDE has released the dress code requirements and have allowed to wear jeans. But another rule might spark controversy this time.
Carlsen left awestruck by his own skills during 'Titled Tuesday' victory over 3000-rated opponent: ‘A modern masterpiece’
Fpsports • 26 days agoMagnus Carlsen produced some memorable performances in the latest edition of 'Titled Tuesday' despite not finishing anywhere close to the top of the standings, including in his Round 4 face-off against French GM Jules Moussard.
How Magnus Carlsen defeated European Rapid champion in a space of just 11 moves
Fpsports • 27 days agoAmerican Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura won the latest edition of Titled Tuesday and Carlsen finished sixth. However, one of Carlsen's games stood out where he forced the reigning European Rapid and Chess960 champion Fedoseev to quit in 22 moves.