Freestyle Chess: Fide slams Carlsen-led Freestyle Chess for causing ‘divisions in the chess world’
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Freestyle Chess: Fide slams Carlsen-led Freestyle Chess for causing ‘divisions in the chess world’

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Freestyle Chess has been a simmering issue between the world chess governing body, Fide, and the game’s most successful player, Magnus Carlsen, for a while now. After he walked away from the classical Fide World Championship cycle in 2022, Carlsen has been a promoter of Freestyle Chess, backed by German entrepreneur Jan Buettner. A primary bone of contention has been Freestyle Chess’ aspirations to run a World Championship, an idea that Fide has been vehemently opposed to. “As the 2025-2026 World Championship cycle is underway, all qualified players are expected to sign an additional contract, which will include a clause indicating that participation in any alternative world chess championships in any variation of chess not approved by Fide would lead to their withdrawal from the two consecutive Fide World Championship cycles,” Fide said in its statement. Fide called attempts by the FCPC to present their project as a World Championship “in contradiction with the well-established status of Fide and its authority over world championship titles in all relevant variations of chess - including Chess960/Freestyle chess” and stated that the line of conduct adopted by FCPC “threatens the execution of players’ existing contractual obligations towards Fide”.

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D Gukesh weighs in on freestyle vs classical chess debate: 'Freestyle is exciting but...'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

D Gukesh weighs in on freestyle vs classical chess debate: 'Freestyle is exciting but...'

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Indian chess champion D Gukesh has shared his views on freestyle chess, calling it exciting but asserting that classical chess holds greater significance due to its history and legacy. Gukesh compares freestyle and classical chess Freestyle chess, which allows players to start from randomised positions, has generated fresh excitement in the sport with Magnus Carlsen’s new Grand Slam Tour. Gukesh …

Freestyle Chess: Magnus Carlsen set to battle against D Gukesh, Hans Niemann in second leg at Paris
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Freestyle Chess: Magnus Carlsen set to battle against D Gukesh, Hans Niemann in second leg at Paris

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The second leg of the Freestyle Chess tournament in Paris has been confirmed for April. Image: Chess 24/X The second leg of the Magnus Carlsen-led Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 in Paris has been confirmed by the organisers. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Stage 2 in Paris will take place from 7 to 14 April as Carlsen gets …

Carlsen says no opponent can tempt him to compete in classical World Chess Championship: 'Best moves are discarded'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Carlsen says no opponent can tempt him to compete in classical World Chess Championship: 'Best moves are discarded'

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Magnus Carlsen has reiterated his disinterest in returning to the classical World Chess Championship, stating that no opponent or challenge excites him enough to compete. Magnus Carlsen has stated that no opponent or challenge can tempt him to compete in the classical World Chess Championship again. Carlsen reiterates he won’t return to World Chess Championship The chess legend is now …

Gukesh's coach questions future of Carlsen's Freestyle Chess Tour: 'There’s no guarantee'
1 month ago

Gukesh's coach questions future of Carlsen's Freestyle Chess Tour: 'There’s no guarantee'

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D Gukesh chief coach Grzegorz Gajewski is not sure about Freestyle Chess Tour’s future and feels the Indian Grandmaster should continue to get better in classical chess. Image: Grzegorz Gajewski on X D Gukesh’s head coach Grzegorz Gajewski has questioned the future of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour which was recently embroiled in a controversy with the International Chess …

D Gukesh’s chief coach casts doubts on Magnus Carlsen’s Freestyle Chess project’s future: ‘No guarantee in 2 years…’
1 month ago

D Gukesh’s chief coach casts doubts on Magnus Carlsen’s Freestyle Chess project’s future: ‘No guarantee in 2 years…’

Hindustan Times  

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour began with its first leg in Germany this month, as Vincent Keymer reigned supreme at Weissenhaus. The Paris Grand Slam event will D Gukesh's chief coach questions Freestyle Chess' future? In an earlier interview with ChessBase India during the Weissenhaus Grand Slam event, Gukesh also remarked that Chess960 is an experiment, and he doesn’t …

Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann battle takes new turn as Freestyle Chess confirms latter's inclusion
1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann battle takes new turn as Freestyle Chess confirms latter's inclusion

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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour sponsor Jan Henric Buettner has revealed he didn’t seek Magnus Carlsen’s approval before inviting Hans Niemann for Paris leg, who also confirmed his participation via social media. The long-standing Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann saga has taken a fresh twist with the confirmation that Niemann will participate in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour’s Paris leg, scheduled …

Off-side: Governing sports in the age of superstars
1 month, 1 week ago

Off-side: Governing sports in the age of superstars

The Hindu  

Sport has always been a battleground, and not just on the pitch or in the ring. In the 1980s, the Rebel Tour took players where they weren’t supposed to go — apartheid South Africa, a country systematically crushing its Black population with astonishing brutality. Since then, he has been in a near-constant standoff with FIDE, launching his own almost rebellious …

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, ends last in Freestyle play-off
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1 month, 1 week ago

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, ends last in Freestyle play-off

Deccan Chronicle  

Hamburg: World champion D Gukesh finished last after losing to Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the second game of their seventh-place playoff match at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam here. It is no secret that FIDE, the world's apex chess body, does not like Chess 960, also known as Fischer Random Chess, or the Freestyle Chess. Pre-tournament favourite Magnus Carlsen …

Magnus Carlsen reflects on stunning loss against Vincent Keymer in Freestyle Chess: 'I tried to complicate the position'
1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen reflects on stunning loss against Vincent Keymer in Freestyle Chess: 'I tried to complicate the position'

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Magnus Carlsen suffered a stunning 0.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of home favourite Vincent Keymer in the semi-finals of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany, resigning in 39 moves in Game 1 before being held to a draw in Game 2. After losing three out of five games on Day 1 of the Freestyle Chess Grand …

Magnus Carlsen targets FIDE again despite truce with Freestyle Chess: ‘Doesn’t have players interest at heart’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen targets FIDE again despite truce with Freestyle Chess: ‘Doesn’t have players interest at heart’

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FIDE and Freestyle Chess had reached a truce before the opening event of the latter’s inaugural Grand Slam Tour got underway in Weissenhaus, Germany. World No 1 and Freestyle Chess co-founder Magnus Carlsen hasn't shared the best of relations with FIDE in the last couple of months. That, however, has not stopped Freestyle Chess co-founder Magnus Carlsen from continuing to …

Fischer Random is the future of chess: Arjun Erigaisi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fischer Random is the future of chess: Arjun Erigaisi

Hindustan Times  

“Chess is exciting right now with lots of different kinds of tournaments. Events like the World Championship have always been Fide’s main event, then there’s the Grand Swiss and World Cup,” said the Indian world No.4. But it’s definitely effective if there are no complications as such.” Freestyle Chess Tour organisers and Fide have been feuding over the World Championship …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam players pick 'Freestyle Chess Champion' title, decide to form independent association
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam players pick 'Freestyle Chess Champion' title, decide to form independent association

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The 12 members of the Freestyle Chess Players Club have decided against using term ‘world champion for the winner of the Freestyle Chess Tour. The Freestyle Chess operations also announced that the winner of the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 will be crowned as the “Freestyle Chess Champion” and not “Freestyle Chess World Champion”. FIDE had threatened legal …

What to expect from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam? | In Focus podcast
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What to expect from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen and the chess world’s governing body FIDE were embroiled in a public spat until a few days ago. Carlsen, in collaboration with a German businessman, Jan Henric Buettner, has launched a new chess tour, titled the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, and FIDE objected to their use of the term ‘Word Championship’, which it believes undermines …

Magnus Carlsen reveals why he loves freestyle chess: 'Middlegame is where things really happen'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen reveals why he loves freestyle chess: 'Middlegame is where things really happen'

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Magnus Carlsen has revealed the reason why he loves the freestyle chess format. World No 1 Magnus Carlsen recently revealed what he loves about Freestyle chess and said that in this format of the game, the middlegame is where things actually happen. Carlsen was speaking on the sidelines of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, with the first leg …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh goes down to Caruana in first-leg of quarterfinal; Carlsen, Keymer win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Weissenhaus 2025: Gukesh goes down to Caruana in first-leg of quarterfinal; Carlsen, Keymer win

The Hindu  

World Champion D. Gukesh suffered a rare setback in normal time control, losing to USA’s Fabiano Caruana in the first game of the quarterfinals of the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament here. Gukesh was at the top of his game for a good part, improvising when it was necessary but he failed to find a queen sacrifice in the latter …

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun pushed into Freestyle Chess controversy by FIDE CEO: ‘Remember these little Indian boys…'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun pushed into Freestyle Chess controversy by FIDE CEO: ‘Remember these little Indian boys…'

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy has created much furore lately. In response, Freestyle Chess released an official public letter where it accused FIDE of putting pressure on players and also demanded for the resignation of president Arkady Dvorkovich. FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky attacked the ongoing Freestyle Chess controversy with a statement which included D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025: Gukesh to take on Caruana as quarter-final match-ups for Weissenhaus leg revealed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025: Gukesh to take on Caruana as quarter-final match-ups for Weissenhaus leg revealed

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D Gukesh will lock horns against Fabiano Caruana in the quarter-finals of the Weissenhaus leg of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tournament. D Gukesh qualified for the quarter-finals of the Weissenhaus leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour despite his loss to Magnus Carlsen. Image: X / Chess.com World champion Dommaraju Gukesh qualified for the knockout stages of …

Hikaru Nakamura speaks on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess debate: 'Both sides acted like children'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hikaru Nakamura speaks on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess debate: 'Both sides acted like children'

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An unhappy Hikaru Nakamura said that both FIDE and Freestyle Chess ‘acted like children’ amid the conflict between the two parties over the use of the ‘world championship’ term. World No 3 Hikaru Nakamira is unhappy with the conflict between the International Chess Federation and Freestyle Chess, stating that the sport’s global governing body are a “little bit paranoid” and …

World champion D Gukesh opens up on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy: 'Don't see it taking over...'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World champion D Gukesh opens up on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy: 'Don't see it taking over...'

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World champion D Gukesh feels that while he is glad to experiment the Chess960 format, it won’t take over classical chess. Gukesh is currently in Germany competing in the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. World chess champion D Gukesh is currently competing in the much talked-about Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour which kickstarted in Weissenhaus, Germany …

Magnus Carlsen says he won't participate in FIDE events in future: 'As of now, it's completely out of the question'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen says he won't participate in FIDE events in future: 'As of now, it's completely out of the question'

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Magnus Carlsen has said that he won’t be competing in FIDE tournaments anymore, with the World No 1 stating that he remains committed to the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tournament. World No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has said that he won’t be competing in FIDE events and added that his focus currently remains on the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Standings: Gukesh tied on 2 points with Carlsen, Nakamura; Caruana shares lead with Sindarov
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Standings: Gukesh tied on 2 points with Carlsen, Nakamura; Caruana shares lead with Sindarov

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World Champion D Gukesh was off to a disappointing start in the opening event of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, collecting four draws and a defeat to end Day 1 tied on 2 points with Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Vincent Keymer. Reigning world champion D Gukesh in action on Day 1 of the Weissenhaus leg of the …

Gukesh bags 1.5 points after four rounds, sits in seventh in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh bags 1.5 points after four rounds, sits in seventh in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour

The Hindu  

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new format. A brainchild of World’s number one Magnus Carlsen and German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner, the freestyle chess event marks the beginning of what could be a permanent …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Gukesh ends Day 1 without a win, Carlsen suffers three losses
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Highlights: Gukesh ends Day 1 without a win, Carlsen suffers three losses

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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Weissenhaus Highlights: D Gukesh ends the opening day of the Weissenhaus tournament tied on 2 points with Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Vincent Keymer after collecting four draws along with a defeat. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Weissenhaus LIVE: D Gukesh ends Day 1 of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Weissenhaus event …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025: Players, format, schedule and all you need to know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025: Players, format, schedule and all you need to know

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As the revolutionary Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 gets underway on 7 February, we take a look at the players competing in the tournament. Image: Freestyle Chess on X The Freestyle Grand Slam Tour 2025 starts on 7 February in Weissenhaus, Germany, bringing together the best chess players in the world. The Freestyle Grand Slam Tour 2025 Stag 1 will …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Carlsen looks forward to playing Gukesh, talks about his preparation
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Carlsen looks forward to playing Gukesh, talks about his preparation

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World No.1 Magnus Carlsen spoke about playing against world champion D Gukesh and his preparation ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour that starts in Germany with the first leg form 7-14 February. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam will see D Gukesh face off against Magnus Carlsen for first time since becoming the world champion. Image: FIDE The Freestyle Chess …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Carlsen looks forward to playing Gukesh, talks about his preparation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Carlsen looks forward to playing Gukesh, talks about his preparation

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World No.1 Magnus Carlsen spoke about playing against world champion D Gukesh and his preparation ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour that starts in Germany with the first leg form 7-14 February. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam will see D Gukesh face off against Magnus Carlsen for first time since becoming the world champion. Image: FIDE The Freestyle Chess …

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Why Praggnanandhaa will not be playing in Weissenhaus despite winning Tata Steel Chess
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Why Praggnanandhaa will not be playing in Weissenhaus despite winning Tata Steel Chess

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Despite beating reigning world champion D Gukesh in the blitz tie-breaks to win the prestigious Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, R Praggnanandhaa will not be in action in the opening event of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Germany. R Praggnanandhaa became only the second Indian to win the Tata Steel Chess Tournament after …

FIDE confirms feud with Freestyle Chess is over as Grand Slam Tour removes 'World Championship' from regulations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIDE confirms feud with Freestyle Chess is over as Grand Slam Tour removes 'World Championship' from regulations

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The International Chess Federation announced on Tuesday that the sport’s governing body feud with Freestyle Tour has ended. “Today, February 04, the organisers of the “Freestyle Chess Tour” fully deleted from its Regulations the reference to the “World Championship” title. “Following this change in the regulations, players wishing to participate in the 2025 “Freestyle Chess Tour” are no longer required …

Hans Niemann calls Magnus Carlsen 'coward and arrogant' amid FIDE vs Freestyle Chess battle, Anish Giri weighs in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hans Niemann calls Magnus Carlsen 'coward and arrogant' amid FIDE vs Freestyle Chess battle, Anish Giri weighs in

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Magnus Carlsen was labelled a ‘coward, arrogant, and entitled’ by American chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann over Carlsen’s attack on FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich, demanding his resignation. Dutch GM Anish Giri also shared his views, discussing Carlsen’s influence over the chess world amid the ongoing FIDE vs Freestyle Chess battle. American Grandmaster Hans Niemann has called world No.1 chess player Magnus …

FIDE CEO says Freestyle Chess has removed 'World Championship' from Tour regulations: 'Players can compete...'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIDE CEO says Freestyle Chess has removed 'World Championship' from Tour regulations: 'Players can compete...'

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International Chess Federation CEO Emil Sutovsky has said that Freestyle Chess has removed the term ‘World Championship’ from the Tour regulations. The controversial Freestyle Chess Tour has removed the term “World Championship” from the regulations of the tournament, International Chess Federation CEO Emil Sutovsky said on Tuesday. “Freestyle Chess removed “World Championship” from the regulations of their Tour,” he posted …

‘Will you resign?’: Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of coercion, broken promises
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Will you resign?’: Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of coercion, broken promises

The Hindu  

1 Magnus Carlsen has demanded that International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich resign for “coercion of players, misuse of power and broken promises” after talks to thrash out an agreement between the world body and the Freestyle Tour co-founded by him collapsed. The 34-year-old Norwegian superstar was reacting to FIDE’s statement on Monday in which it declared that efforts to …

Will you resign? Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of coercion, broken promises
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will you resign? Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of coercion, broken promises

The Hindu  

World number one Magnus Carlsen has demanded that International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich resign for "coercion of players, misuse of power and broken promises" after talks to thrash out an agreement between the world body and the Freestyle Tour co-founded by him collapsed. The 34-year-old Norwegian superstar was reacting to FIDE's statement on Monday in which it declared that …

War in chess world! What is FIDE vs Freestyle and why is Magnus Carlsen furious
1 month, 3 weeks ago

War in chess world! What is FIDE vs Freestyle and why is Magnus Carlsen furious

India Today  

1 Magnus Carlsen has ignited a firestorm in the chess world, openly challenging the leadership of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich and exposing private communications that have fuelled controversy. Carlsen took to social media to reveal messages sent by Dvorkovich to his father, Henrik Carlsen, in which the FIDE chief assured him that players would not face consequences for participating in …

Freestyle Chess co-founder reveals why Viswanathan Anand quit Grand Slam Tour: 'He chose to become...'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess co-founder reveals why Viswanathan Anand quit Grand Slam Tour: 'He chose to become...'

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Jan Henric Buettner, co-founder of Freestyle Chess, has revealed the reason behind Viswanathan Anand’s withdrawal from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. The legendary Viswanathan Anand recently pulled out of the upcoming Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour amid a dispute between the International Chess Federation and the organisers of the Freestyle Chess tournament. The FIDE had initially agreed to include …

FIDE releases detailed statement amid Freestyle Chess Tour controversy: 'A true World Championship must be inclusive...'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIDE releases detailed statement amid Freestyle Chess Tour controversy: 'A true World Championship must be inclusive...'

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The International Chess Federation reiterated that no agreement between the sport’s global body and the Freestyle Chess Tour had been reached regarding the use of the ‘World Championship’ term. While Freestyle Chess organisers intend to use “World Championship” to their tournament, FIDE has strongly opposed this move, even urging players to sign a contract stating they won’t participate in a …

FIDE refutes media report, says no agreement reached regarding the Freestyle Tour
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIDE refutes media report, says no agreement reached regarding the Freestyle Tour

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The international chess body, FIDE, announced on Monday that no agreement has been reached with Freestyle Chess Operations on the use of the term ‘World Championship’. The FIDE statement came amid reports that the World Chess Federation and Magnus Carlsen’s Freestyle tour were nearing a resolution over their dispute. Image: Magnus Carlsen on X Amid reports that the World Chess …

Viswanathan Anand's sudden wildcard U-turn dubbed 'not wise' by Freestyle Chess owner: 'If Magnus Carlsen apologised...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand's sudden wildcard U-turn dubbed 'not wise' by Freestyle Chess owner: 'If Magnus Carlsen apologised...'

Hindustan Times  

The chess world is currently in a massive transitional phase as the older generation of Grandmasters hand over the baton to the younger players. The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is co-owned by Carlsen, along with German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner, and the FCPC was recently officially recognised by FIDE, but the bone of contention was about the use of …

Will Gukesh join Anand in pulling out of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event? Co-founder Jan Henric Buettner responds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will Gukesh join Anand in pulling out of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event? Co-founder Jan Henric Buettner responds

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Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who also happens to be the deputy president of world governing body FIDE, had abruptly withdrawn from the opening leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour. With Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand abruptly pulling out of the opening event of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, there were concerns of his protege D Gukesh …

Gukesh's hopes of facing Carlsen and other stars at home during Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in danger: Report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh's hopes of facing Carlsen and other stars at home during Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in danger: Report

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Reigning world champion D Gukesh would have relished the prospect of taking on world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in front of home fans during the Delhi leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, which is scheduled to take place in September. D Gukesh is currently participating at the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Netherlands and will be traveling to …

FIDE, Freestyle Chess close to amicable agreement, could end two-month dispute soon: Report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIDE, Freestyle Chess close to amicable agreement, could end two-month dispute soon: Report

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The conflict between FIDE and the organisers of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam could reportedly come to an end with Freestyle chess co-founder Jan Henric Buettner and FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich having had discussions in order to arrive at an amicable agreement. FIDE and Freestyle Chess, co-founded by World No 1 Magnus Carlsen, have made several allegations against each other but …

Freestyle Chess' Jan Buettner accuses FIDE of demanding $500,000 amid dispute: 'Monetary gain is the primary driver'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freestyle Chess' Jan Buettner accuses FIDE of demanding $500,000 amid dispute: 'Monetary gain is the primary driver'

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In an open letter to FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky, co-founder of Freestyle Chess Operations and German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner has also questioned the chess governing body’s exclusive authority over the term “World Championship” and argued why the private tour has the right to crown a global champion of their own. German entrepreneur Jan Henrich Buettner has helped co-found the …

No D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand as chess legend pulls out of Magnus Carlsen-led Freestyle Grand Slam Tour
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

No D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand as chess legend pulls out of Magnus Carlsen-led Freestyle Grand Slam Tour

Hindustan Times  

The FIDE is currently at war with the Freestyle Chess Players’ Club, co-owned by Magnus Carlsen. The FIDE officially recognised the FCPC last year in December, but the Carlsen-led body also wants official recognition for a Freestyle World Championship. Viswanathan Anand has pulled out of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour, and was scheduled to face the likes of D Gukesh …

Viswanathan Anand exits Freestyle Chess Grand Slam as Magnus Carlsen-FIDE dispute escalates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand exits Freestyle Chess Grand Slam as Magnus Carlsen-FIDE dispute escalates

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Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has withdrawn from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour amid the ongoing dispute between Magnus Carlsen and FIDE. Anand’s decision comes as tensions rise between FIDE and the event organisers, Freestyle Chess Operations, over branding the winner as a ‘world champion.’ Viswanathan Anand will not be a part of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour's …

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa's ‘ridiculous’ Feb 3 FIDE deadline revealed; Anand decides: ‘Don’t think anyone will sign this’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa's ‘ridiculous’ Feb 3 FIDE deadline revealed; Anand decides: ‘Don’t think anyone will sign this’

Hindustan Times  

The chess world has become like a reality television show since last month, with FIDE at war with Magnus Carlsen’s Freestyle Grand Slam Tour. In December last year, the FIDE and Freestyle Chess Players’ Club reached an agreement, where the international body officially recognised the Freestyle Tour. But the bone of contention lies in the FCPC co-founders Magnus Carlsen and …

FIDE General blasts Magnus Carlsen's 'war' on chess body, reminds him of Kasparov's failed rebellion in heated statement
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIDE General blasts Magnus Carlsen's 'war' on chess body, reminds him of Kasparov's failed rebellion in heated statement

Hindustan Times  

Battle lines continue to be drawn in the world of chess, with governing body FIDE’s director general Emil Sutovsky meeting fire with fire as he released a heated statement in the wake of comments made by names such as Magnus Carlsen as certain grandmasters look to distance themselves from the largest organisational body in the sport. Sutovsky posted on X …

World chess federation reacts to Carlsen's 'I am bigger than FIDE' reaction: 'It did not work for Fischer and Kasparov'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

World chess federation reacts to Carlsen's 'I am bigger than FIDE' reaction: 'It did not work for Fischer and Kasparov'

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The World Chess Federation has responded to Magnus Carlsen’s bold suggestion that he is bigger than the organization. Referencing former champions Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov, FIDE remarked that similar attitudes from past legends ultimately ‘did not work’ for them, signalling a sharp rebuke to Carlsen’s stance amid the ongoing freestyle chess controversy. FIDE and Carlsen have been at loggerheads …

Explained: The FIDE vs Magnus Carlsen controversy and what is freestyle chess
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Explained: The FIDE vs Magnus Carlsen controversy and what is freestyle chess

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Magnus Carlsen, the World No 1 player, and the FIDE have been in a conflict over Freestyle chess tournament for a while now. World No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen and the International Chess Federation have been at loggerheads for quite a while now, over the controversial Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tournament, of which Carlsen is a co-founder. The FIDE …

Magnus Carlsen subtly criticises FIDE amid freestyle chess row: 'Chess is bigger than me, but...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen subtly criticises FIDE amid freestyle chess row: 'Chess is bigger than me, but...'

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Magnus Carlsen and the International Chess Federation have been involved in a dispute over the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour that will get underway in February. Carlsen and FIDE have been in a dispute ever since the former introduced the brand-new Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour last year. The FIDE had added the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour 2025 to …

Hikaru Nakamura hits back at FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky over 'personal insult', claims he has 'no equity in Freestyle Chess'
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2 months ago

Hikaru Nakamura hits back at FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky over 'personal insult', claims he has 'no equity in Freestyle Chess'

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After a war of words with world No 1 Magnus Carlsen, FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky had taken aim at American Grandmaster and popular streamer Hikaru Nakamura in a long post on X. Nakamura, though hit back at Sutovsky, insisting he has little to do with the contentious Freestyle Grand Slam Chess Tour that Carlsen is a co-founder of. The International …

Magnus Carlsen wins inaugural Freestyle Friday online chess event with clinical performance
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Magnus Carlsen wins inaugural Freestyle Friday online chess event with clinical performance

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World No 1 Magnus Carlsen won each of his first nine games in the first-ever Freestyle Friday event, defeating world No 2 Hikaru Nakamura as well as American Grandmaster Hans Niemann along the way, and was adjudged the winner with 9.5 points out of 11 via tie-breaks. Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Freestyle Friday online chess event with a total …

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