‘A little bit better at everything’: Magnus Carlsen reveals what sets him apart from other top-100 players
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[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen has been the undisputed king in the world of chess for the better part of the last two decades, and remains miles ahead of everyone else even in his mid-30s. So what is it that sets the world No 1 apart from other top-100 players? The Norwegian GM explains… Few individuals or […]
How D Gukesh fought back from a tough position against Hans Niemann at Prague Masters
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[ad_1] World champion D Gukesh has begun his campaign at the Prague International Chess Festival Masters with back-to-back draws, surviving a tough phase against Hans Niemann and holding the American GM to a hard-fought draw in the first of those. D Gukesh began his campaign at the 2026 Prague Chess Festival Masters with back-to-back draws, […]
‘Truth, reckoning, and revolution is upon us’: Niemann responds as Netflix unveils documentary on 2022 cheating scandal
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[ad_1] The upcoming documentary titled ‘Untold: Chess Mates’ explores the immediate aftermath of Magnus Carlsen publicly accusing Hans Niemann of cheating at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup and the $100 million lawsuit that followed, as well as subsequent showdown between the two. World No 1 Magnus Carlsen and American Grandmaster Hans Niemann haven’t exactly been cordial […]
Upbeat and positive: D Gukesh’s body language steals the show as world chess champion gets ready for gruelling year
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[ad_1] Despite a poor run in recent months and a disappointing start to 2026 at the Tata Steel Chess, reigning world champion D Gukesh arrived in Prague in an upbeat state of mind, hoping to regain his form at the prestigious event where he will be competing in a tough field. For reigning Classical world […]
Fabiano Caruana makes 2026 Candidates prediction, places Pragg and Nakamura ahead of everyone: ‘I see it as a very close affair’
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[ad_1] American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana has shared his predictions for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, naming R Praggnanandhaa and Hikaru Nakamura as main favourites while also backing other contenders like Wei Yi, Anish Giri and others. American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana has shared his thoughts on the upcoming 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, which will decide the […]
Magnus Carlsen held to a draw by 13-year-old Kazakhstani CM days after being crowned FIDE Freestyle Chess world champion
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[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen has been been of a number of standout moments with younger players in recent editions of the ‘Titled Tuesday’. And in the two-day ‘Titled Tuesday Grand Prix’ that got underway on 17 February, Carlsen was held to a 66-move draw by 13-year-old Kazakhstani Candidate Master Aldiyar Zharas. There has been some form […]
Wei Yi downplays his Candidates chances, says R Praggnanandhaa has great chance to win: ‘All-round player’
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[ad_1] Candidates 2026 starts March 28 with eight man competing to win the tournament that will give them a shot at the D Gukesh’s world championship later this year. Chinese Grandmaster Wei Yi has called R Praggnanandhaa an all-round player and backed the Indian Grandmaster to win the Candidates tournament that begins March 28 in […]
Magnus Carlsen wins another world title, but it’s becoming difficult to track chess championships
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[ad_1] With Magnus Carlsen winning the 21st world title of his career after being crowned the inaugural FIDE Freestyle Chess world champion, one can’t help but wonder if too many events has led to an overkill of the term ‘world championship’ in chess. Magnus Carlsen had entered the first ever FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship […]
‘I thought this is over’: Carlsen reveals how he almost ceded FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship to Caruana
[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana by a 2.5-1.5 scoreline to be crowned the winner of the inaugural FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship in Weissenhaus, Germany. In the post-match interview, he revealed how he had almost lost the contest at one point. Magnus Carlsen added another world title – his 21st to be precise – […]
Nakamura supports Esports World Cup vs Grand Chess Tour scheduling conflict: ‘This conflict is actually a good thing’
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[ad_1] While Fabiano Caruana, R Praggnanandhaa and several other leading players have written an open letter to the organisers of the Esports World Cup and the Grand Chess Tour, urging them to resolve their scheduling conflict, world No 2 Hikaru Nakamura has gone on a completely different track. Fabiano Caruana and R Praggnanandhaa are among […]