‘No intention of watching’: World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura on Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann documentary | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Hikaru Nakamura speaks about Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann documentary NEW DELHI: World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura has made it clear he is not interested in watching Netflix’s latest documentary on the controversial rivalry between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, even as the film sparks fresh debate in the chess world.Speaking after a recent […]
Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann documentary: Is ‘Untold: Chess Mates’ worth watching? | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann (Photo by Grand Chess Tour) NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Netflix finally pulled back the curtain on the most scandalous chapter in modern board games with the release of “Untold: Chess Mates”.For 74 minutes, the documentary dissects the 2022 controversy that erupted when Niemann defeated Carlsen at […]
No handshake! Uzbek chess GM stuns India’s Harika Dronavali with ‘Namaste’ – Watch | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Nodirbek Yakubboev’s ‘Namaste’ gesture to India’s Harika Dronavali (Photo Credit: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A light and heartwarming moment grabbed attention at the Grenke Freestyle Open when Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavali extended her hand to resign, but Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev responded with a polite “Namaste” instead. Both players smiled and walked away, making […]
Magnus Carlsen’s cheating allegations vs Niemann rejected by chief arbiter of infamous 2022 match: ‘Do I think Hans was cheating?’
){kind=small}
[ad_1] The arbiter of the infamous 2022 chess match between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann has come out with his own version of things after nearly four years. Carlsen had accused Niemann of cheating after the match at the Sinquefield Cup. The 2022 Sinquefield Cup occupies a special place in chess history. It was in this […]
Carlsen stunned by 15-year-old Iranian GM Sina Movahed’s perfect game at Titled Tuesday: ‘Not something I expect’
){kind=small}
[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen was defeated by 15-year-old Iranian prodigy Sina Movahed who played a game with 100% accuracy to get the better of the world number one. Sina Movahed, the 15-year-old Grandmaster from Iran, shocked the world number one Magnus Carlsen with a perfect game enroute to his victory at the latest Titled Tuesday. The […]
Magnus Carlsen urges parents and support systems to encourage young girls in chess: ‘You lose a lot of talent…’
){kind=small}
[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen is the most influential figure in the world of chess, being the biggest star in the sport and among the greatest to have ever played. It is thus significant when he uses his star power to spread awareness on topics such as encouraging young girls to pick up hobbies such as chess. […]
Magnus Carlsen set to make classical return in May at Sigeman Chess 2026, Arjun Erigaisi to represent India
){kind=small}
[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen will be competing in Sweden before he he heads home for the Norway Chess tournament. This will mark his first appearance in a closed round-robin classical tournament outside his home country in 3 years. World number one and former world champion Magnus Carlsen is all set to make his return to classical […]
Magnus Carlsen on how many moves he can visualise in advance during games: ‘Most of the time I see…’
){kind=small}
[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen has finally revealed how many moves he usually visualises ahead during chess games. Here’s what the five-time world champion thinks of how far top players can actually calculate the game, dismissing common misconception. World No. 1-ranked player Magnus Carlsen has opened up about one of the biggest myths in chess. He recently […]
Why was Sergey Karjakin added and then removed from latest FIDE rankings? Controversy explained
){kind=small}
[ad_1] Sergey Karjakin’s return to the FIDE top 10 rankings sparked a controversy after the Russian grandmaster was added and then removed from the March list. This also pushed reigning World Champion Gukesh out of the top 10 for a brief period. The world of chess is witnessing an unexpected controversy involving Russian grandmaster Sergey […]
Faustino Oro: With the ‘Messi of Chess’ on the verge of a world record, is he the next Magnus Carlsen?
){kind=small}
[ad_1] Argentinian prodigy Faustino Oro, popularly known as the “Messi of Chess’ is on the verge of achieving his third Grandmaster norm, which will make him the youngest ever to achieve the feat and help him cement his place among chess’ elite. Faustino Oro has been the next big thing in the world of chess […]