Magnus Carlsen, Freestyle Chess

Gukesh, Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Chess Tour and feud with FIDE: explained
This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat between Carlsen and the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE in the build-up to the tournament.
Chess-Freestyle tour boss, Carlsen call for FIDE president's resignation
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour boss Jan Henric Buettner and all-time great Magnus Carlsen have called on International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Guide: All You Need To Know About Magnus Carlsen's Controversial Event
The five-tournament series will unfold through the year, with Paris, New York, New Delhi and Cape Town being the other four host cities. It will end with the final competition from December 5 to 12
FIDE releases detailed statement amid Freestyle Chess Tour controversy: 'A true World Championship must be inclusive...'
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) 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.
Exclusive: As peace talks fail, Freestyle Chess threatens to take FIDE to court, demands president’s resignation
Disagreement over right to regulate any 'World Championship' and waiver for players to appear in unsanctioned league
No resolution in Fide-Freestyle Chess standoff
Further talks with Fide futile, says Freestyle Chess promoter Jan Buettner; Fide says Freestyle Chess refused to acknowledge its status as sole regulator of the World Championships
FIDE vs Magnus Carlsen: FIDE releases statement amid Freestyle Chess Tour fiasco says, 'Without these principles, the integrity...'
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) issued a comprehensive statement on Monday following the news that no agreement had been reached between FIDE and Freestyle Chess over the use of the “World Championship.
D Gukesh makes feelings clear on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy, drops huge verdict: ‘The Classical World C’ship…’
T he Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour begins on February 7, and organisers will be hoping to get past the recent controversy.
FIDE confirms feud with Freestyle Chess is over as Grand Slam Tour removes 'World Championship' from regulations
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Tuesday that the sport’s governing body feud with Freestyle Tour has ...
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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: A New Era in Chess
World Champion D Gukesh starts his journey in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, a new format birthed by Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner, with mixed results. Despite controversies with FIDE, the ...
FIDE CEO Sutovsky clears the air on D Gukesh, Freestyle Chess controversy; clarifies on Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal
The first week of February saw the chess world caught up in controversy as the Freestyle Chess Players Club failed to reach ...
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Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier
World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with a mixed bag of results, including ...
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Gukesh starts moderately in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
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 ...
Unlikely to play any Fide events: Carlsen
The year-end Fide World Rapid and Blitz Championship has been among Carlsen’s most important calendar events since he walked ...
FIDE vs. Freestyle Chess War Erupts: 'No Agreement on World Championship Status', Legal Battle Looms?
FIDE wants to ensure that all players can plan their schedules for 2025. That is why - as a matter of goodwill and to provide ...