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Freestyle Chess to undergo major format overhaul thanks to Magnus Carlsen and his father
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is set to introduce shorter time controls and a condensed five-day format in the next event.
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High schools invited to make their move at chess championship
After a strong response in 2024 from participants in Gauteng, Western Cape, North West and KwaZulu-Natal – with St John’s College, Johannesburg, crowned champions – this year’s online high school ...
Anand throws weight behind Gukesh on upcoming Norway Chess showdown against Carlsen: 'I expect a very exciting battle'
Though D Gukesh has faced Magnus Carlsen in the two Freestyle Chess events that have taken place so far this year, losing ...
Freestyle Chess: Magnus Carlsen enters semi-final in Paris; Arjun Erigaisi fails in Hikaru Nakamura challenge
In the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, Arjun Erigaisi was defeated by Hikaru Nakamura, who advanced to the semifinals. Magnus Carlsen secured his spot with a draw, while Fabiano Caruana also ...
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Battle of wits as National Chess Championship enters Day Two at Mang'u High
Among the standout figures is former African champion Winnie Kaburo, who was on Sunday leading the girls under-11 category ...
Gukesh finally wins a freestyle chess game; Arjun Erigaisi takes down Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana
Gukesh spent 10 minutes talking tactics over the board with stars like Nepomniachtchi, Nakamura, Praggnanandhaa, Abdusattarov ...