Magnus Carlsen disqualified from chess championship for wearing jeans, fined USD 200

Dec 28, 2024

Carlsen was also disqualified from taking part in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after the Norwegian chess grandmaster refused to comply with...

Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025: The return of a champion

Nov 11, 2024

Magnus Carlsen, the reigning World No. 1 since 2011 with a live rating of 2831 (November), continues to define greatness in chess. His storied...

Fujairah to host International Solving Contest

Jan 11, 2024

The Fujairah Chess and Culture Club announced the hosting of the 5th Fujairah Endurance Chess Solving Championship, which will feature both the Endurance Blitz...

It was final to remember: Harika Dronavalli after Mumba Masters finish runners-up in Global Chess League

Jul 06, 2023

After 10 rounds of the double round-robin tournament, Mumba Masters qualified for the Grand Finale as global chess fans witnessed a thrilling battle through...

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand beats world champion Carlsen in blitz event

May 31, 2022

Oslo [Norway], May 31 : Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in the seventh round of the blitz event of Norway...

World Blitz Team Championships: Arjun Erigaisi beats Carlsen as Team MGD1 clinch silver

Aug 06, 2024

GM Arjun Erigaisi-led Team MGD1 banked on their all-Indian star cast to clinch the silver medal in the inaugural World Blitz Team Championships in...