Magnus Carlsen on Sunday has confirmed that he will be playing in the World Blitz Championship a couple of days after he pulled out because he was fined by FIDE for violating the dress code rules by ...
In a span of six days, a pair of jeans and an unprecedented shared world title laid bare the already simmering rift between the game’s governing body and one of its greatest players Bengaluru ...
Reigning FIDE World Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen won his 8th title on Tuesday, 31 December. In a historic feat, Carlsen decided to share the title with his opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi, making them ...
Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Blitz Chess Championship after FIDE permitted players to compete in jeans. Carlsen criticized FIDE's decision-making process and deputy president ...
On Saturday, Magnus Carlsen arrived for the second day of competition dressed in a pair of jeans, which violated FIDE's dress code. The 34-year-old was initially fined $200 and was asked to change.