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Chess champ Magnus Carlsen marries girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone in winter wonderland wedding

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen married his girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone in a ceremony in Norway over the weekend. The couple tied the knot in the Holmenkollen Chapel in Norway’s Oslo even as the city shivered at -7 degrees C. Magnus Carlsen and Ella Victoria Malone outside Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo after the wedding ceremony. It is reported that Netflix is …

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1 week ago

Saturday Sports: NFL last week, college football, Magnus Carlsen clothing controversy

NPR

Saturday Sports: NFL last week, college football, Magnus Carlsen clothing controversy NPR's Eric Deggans talks with Michele Steele of ESPN about the last week of the NFL regular season, the college football playoff semifinals, and a clothing controversy in chess. The NFL saves the best regular season game for last, and college football is down to its final four. DEGGANS: …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Magnus Carlsen breaks silence on match-fixing claim, says ‘was joking’ in viral video: ‘Lacking decisive tiebreak rules’

Hindustan Times

The year-ending FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships was shrouded in controversy. The Rapid Championship saw Magnus Carlsen’s jeans scandal, and then the Blitz C’ship saw him reportedly telling Ian Nepomniachtchi in the final to play short draws after the sudden death failed to decide a winner. The video and result of the match sent social media into a state …

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Carlsen breaks silence on allegation, trying to blackmail FIDE by sharing blitz title: 'It was a bad joke'

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Magnus Carlsen courted yet another controversy after sharing the World Blitz Championship title with Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, with a video showing the two having a backstage discussion during the final. Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi became the first joint-world champions in chess history after sharing the blitz title in New York. The five-time world champion courted yet another controversy …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Magnus Carlsen refutes match-fixing allegations after World Blitz Championship 2024 final controversy

India TV News

1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has refuted the match-fixing allegations that have emerged after a backstage video from the World Blitz Championship 2024 showcased him negotiating the possibility of enforcing draws with his opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi. "If they like refuse, we can just play short draws until they give up," Carlsen can be heard saying in the viral video. The …

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1 week, 2 days ago

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen set to marry girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone: Reports

India Today

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen is set to tie the knots with his girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone, Verdens Gang, one of Norway's premier news outlets, reported. Reports suggested that the wedding would take place over the weekend after Carlsen shared his World Blitz Championship 2024 title with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia. pic.twitter.com/vvVVuuPkzU — Davide Nastasio May 14, 2024 Magnus Carlsen claims …

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1 week, 2 days ago

2024 Year in Sport, Chess: Gukesh’s glory, Arjun’s ascent, Humpy’s triumph — A golden year for Indian chess

The Hindu

Indian chess shone brightly in 2024, marking a historic year of unparalleled achievements. World Junior Chess Championship 2024: Divya Deshmukh wins Girls’ title; Nogerbek wins in Open section Champions Divya Deshmukh and Kazybek Nogerbek alongside Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel. Singapore to host 2024 World Championship between Gukesh and Ding Singapore was announced as the host by the International Chess …

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1 week, 3 days ago

'Chess body is being controlled by a single player...': Magnus Carlsen attacked in unfiltered 'money and power' rant

Hindustan Times

After Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi made the unprecedented decision to share the World Blitz title at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship, American grandmaster Hans Niemann unleashed an explosive tirade on social media, accusing FIDE, the global governing body of chess, of bending to the will of the players. It’s not a title that you can just ‘SHARE.’” …

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Top chess player Magnus Carlsen returns to championship after dress-code clash

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Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has headed back to the World Blitz Championship after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament after refusing to change out of jeans. Lamenting the disagreement, International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement on Sunday that he would …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Tied after 7-rounds, Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi share Blitz title in historic feat

India Today

History was created on December, 31 Tuesday, in New York, when Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi decided to share the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship title. After dramatically reversing his earlier decision to withdraw, Carlsen claimed his eighth World Blitz title, while Nepomniachtchi earned his first. #RapidBlitz pic.twitter.com/GILoLJai58 — International Chess Federation December 31, 2024 After three draws …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Shots fired at Magnus Carlsen as Hans Niemann reminds fans of chess cheating scandal: ‘Mafia tried to ruin my career’

Hindustan Times

The chess world was taken by storm recently when Magnus Carlsen was fined and excluded from a late round game at the World Rapid Championship in New York. The American grandmaster stated that Carlsen’s actions were making a mockery of ‘the sanctity of the game’ and also took a dig at the Norwegian for their 2022 cheating scandal. The chesscom …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Magnus Carlsen to play world blitz after Fide appeasement

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru: Two days after he announced his withdrawal midway through the World Rapid and Blitz tournament, world No.1 Magnus Carlsen confirmed that he will play the blitz event after a truce with world body, Fide. Fined and unpaired in Round 9 by Fide for wearing jeans to the playing area on the second day of the rapid event, Carlsen had …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Magnus Carlsen accused of ‘power play’ in jeans scandal to ‘discredit FIDE’: ‘His tour will be official World C’ship’

Hindustan Times

1 Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Blitz Championship on Monday, after being fined and excluded from a late-round game at the Rapid C’Ship for refusing to change his jeans. Carlsen’s return comes after FIDE agreed to relax their dress code rule, and FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich revealed that ‘appropriate jeans’ would be allowed. But, you know, the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

From Vinesh Phogat to Magnus Carlsen: What were the biggest sporting controversies of 2024?

The Hindu

The year 2024 was a year filled with several controversial moments across multiple sports. Here are some of the biggest sporting controversies that happened in 2024: Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic disqualification **EDS: FILE IMAGE** Paris: In this file image wrestler Vinesh Phogat reacts after the round of 16 of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling match against Japan's Yui Susaki, at Champ-de-Mars …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Magnus Carlsen's big charge against Viswanathan Anand: 'Not ready for his FIDE job'

Hindustan Times

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen took potshots at Viswanathan Anand, the deputy president of chess' global governing body, saying that the five-time champion is unfit for his job. Magnus Carlsen took potshots at Viswanathan Anand, saying that the five-time champion is unfit for his FIDE job The Norwegian was involved in a huge row last week after he pulled out of …

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Magnus Carlsen returns to Blitz worlds after FIDE allows jeans

Deccan Chronicle

New York: World number one Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Blitz Chess Championship here following FIDE's decision to allow players to compete in jeans, a couple of days after disqualifying him from the Rapid event for refusing to change into formal trousers. "FIDE is pleased to confirm that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship," …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Magnus Carlsen makes U-turn, world no.1 chess star returns to World Blitz Championship after dress controversy

Live Mint

World no.1 Magnus Carlsen has made an U-turn and will be returning to the World Blitz Championship on Monday in New York, two days after he was disqualified for violating the dress code by wearing a jeans. “FIDE is pleased to confirm that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship,” it said. We are delighted that the …

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Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy

CNN

CNN — World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers. On Friday, Carlsen walked away from the World Rapid Chess Championship after refusing to change out of his jeans, which the International Chess Federation said breached the tournament’s dress code. …

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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved

Hindustan Times

NEW YORK — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans. Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans …

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Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

Hindustan Times

NEW YORK — Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans The federation said in a Friday statement that its regulations include …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Magnus Carlsen left us no choice: Viswanathan Anand on disqualification from World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024

The Hindu

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said FIDE didn’t want to disqualify Magnus Carlsen from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, but the Norwegian left them with no choice after refusing to follow the rules. Defending champion Carlsen was fined USD 200 for wearing jeans, which are “explicitly prohibited” under tournament regulations and when he refused the request by chief …

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World's greatest chess player Magnus Carlsen quits tournament after being told he cannot play while wearing jeans

Daily Mail

World chess great Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he could not participate while wearing jeans. Last year, the world-champion settled a long-running legal dispute after accusing a rival of using ‘anal beads’ to beat him Chess icon Magnus Carlsen quit a major championship after being told to take off his jeans Carlsen told officials he …

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Viswanathan Anand reacts to Magnus Carlsen pulling out of World Rapid And Blitz Championship: 'Refused to follow rules'

Hindustan Times

Viswanathan Anand, the deputy president of chess' global governing body, said that Magnus Carlsen did not leave FIDE with any choice after he pulled out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championship. Magnus Carlsen was fined by FIDE for violating the dress code rules as he turned up wearing jeans on Day 2 of the event. Viswanathan Anand said that …

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FIDE chief urges fans to ask D Gukesh for the truth, attacks Magnus Carlsen in ‘we threatened players is a lie’ claim

Hindustan Times

Known for his outspoken personality on chess forums and social media, chess legend Vladimir Kramnik recently accused Magnus Carlsen of blackmailing FIDE, into coming to an agreement with the Freestyle Chess Players Club. The former classical world and world chess champion asked FIDE for the reasons behind their acceptance of a private event, which is the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam …

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Chess champ Magnus Carlsen marries girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone in winter wonderland wedding

Saturday Sports: NFL last week, college football, Magnus Carlsen clothing controversy

Magnus Carlsen breaks silence on match-fixing claim, says ‘was joking’ in viral video: ‘Lacking decisive tiebreak rules’

Carlsen breaks silence on allegation, trying to blackmail FIDE by sharing blitz title: 'It was a bad joke'

Magnus Carlsen refutes match-fixing allegations after World Blitz Championship 2024 final controversy

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen set to marry girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone: Reports

2024 Year in Sport, Chess: Gukesh’s glory, Arjun’s ascent, Humpy’s triumph — A golden year for Indian chess

'Chess body is being controlled by a single player...': Magnus Carlsen attacked in unfiltered 'money and power' rant

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen returns to championship after dress-code clash

Tied after 7-rounds, Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi share Blitz title in historic feat

Shots fired at Magnus Carlsen as Hans Niemann reminds fans of chess cheating scandal: ‘Mafia tried to ruin my career’

Magnus Carlsen to play world blitz after Fide appeasement

Magnus Carlsen accused of ‘power play’ in jeans scandal to ‘discredit FIDE’: ‘His tour will be official World C’ship’

From Vinesh Phogat to Magnus Carlsen: What were the biggest sporting controversies of 2024?

Magnus Carlsen's big charge against Viswanathan Anand: 'Not ready for his FIDE job'

Magnus Carlsen returns to Blitz worlds after FIDE allows jeans

Magnus Carlsen makes U-turn, world no.1 chess star returns to World Blitz Championship after dress controversy

Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

Magnus Carlsen left us no choice: Viswanathan Anand on disqualification from World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024

World's greatest chess player Magnus Carlsen quits tournament after being told he cannot play while wearing jeans

Viswanathan Anand reacts to Magnus Carlsen pulling out of World Rapid And Blitz Championship: 'Refused to follow rules'

FIDE chief urges fans to ask D Gukesh for the truth, attacks Magnus Carlsen in ‘we threatened players is a lie’ claim