Harika Dronavalli Exclusive | ‘Blank mind’ and bold leap – How the veteran cracked freestyle chess on debut | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Harika Dronavalli qualifies for FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: Indian women’s chess today tells two very different stories. In Cyprus, Vaishali Rameshbabu and Divya Deshmukh are locked in a fierce battle at the Women’s Candidates, chasing the right to challenge the reigning World Champion. Meanwhile, thousands of kilometres away, another […]
‘I thought this is over’: Carlsen reveals how he almost ceded FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship to Caruana
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[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 – […]