Chess grand master Magnus Carlsen is promoting a new tour that scrambles the game’s rules — and has prompted criticism from ...

FIDE is confident that, with the support of the Qatar Chess Association, the championship will be a resounding success that will attract the best talents in an unforgettable experience for all fans.

PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The ongoing dispute between the international chess federation (FIDE) and Magnus Carlsen escalated when the governing body hit out at the Freestyle Chess Players Club ...

This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat involving Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner, the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE, chess's governing body in the build-up to the ...

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has climbed to the World No 3 spot in the chess live rating rankings whereas Arjun Erigaisi has ...

However, the AICF official stated with confidence that FIDE had unofficially confirmed India’s hosting rights as early as January or February 2024. "India has more potential. FIDE also ...

international chess federation (FIDE)'s chief executive officer Emil Sutovsky has rubbished Freestyle Chess co-owner Jan Henric Buettner's claim of wanting to "protect the young players" from FIDE.

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, ...

After he walked away from the classical Fide World Championship cycle in 2022, Carlsen has been a promoter of Freestyle Chess (chess960), backed by German entrepreneur Jan Buettner. Magnus Carlsen ...

After a year defined by organisational triumphs and contentious moments, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich unveiled on Wednesday the federation's ambitious roadmap for 2025. From expanding ...

So does the Freestyle Chess Grand Tour not have FIDE's blessing? Both parties have pushed their issues aside for the moment, but there's a lot to cover... There's been a long spat between the ...