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Magnus Carlsen, world rapid chess championship

The Washington Post on MSN · 6d

Magnus Carlsen wore jeans to a chess tournament. Controversy followed.

The player’s shock withdrawal prompted the International Chess Federation to relax a dress code that penalized him for wearing jeans to a New York tournament.

The New York Times · 8d

How Magnus Carlsen’s jeans sparked a chess controversy

The world’s No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially withdrawing as he refused to change out of a pair of jeans. The 34-year-old pulled out from the World Rapid Championship on Friday after breaching the dress code and opting not to change his attire.

The New Yorker · 2d

What Magnus Carlsen’s Jeans Have to Do with Chess

The fuss around the grand master’s wearing of denim pants to a tournament is a reflection of tensions within the game.

Hosted on MSN · 2d

Explained: Magnus Carlsen’s growing grip on the chess world and why the Norwegian GM is so influential

Magnus Carlsen hasn't been having a great time over the last couple of weeks. His participation at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York City did lead to an eighth world title in the blitz format.

GothamChess on MSN · 4d

Insane Drama: Magnus Carlsen SPLITS World Chess Championship

This is crazy , after multiple draws they took this decision

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Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York

Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games.

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Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to share chess’ World Blitz Championship title, causing outcry from top players

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have caused a stir in the chess community after agreeing to share the World Blitz ...

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Victor Wembanyama plays chess at Washington Square Park in rain after asking for NYC’s ‘best’ spots

Victor Wembanyama took some time for a New York City pastime in the rain on Saturday. The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year stopped ...

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After putting out request, Victor Wembanyama plays chess in New York City park

Hours after a win against the Brooklyn Nets, the San Antonio Spurs star met with people to play chess at Washington Square ...

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama plays pregame chess with Benny the Bull

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama spent some time before a Chicago Bulls game playing chess, with the Bulls mascot.

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Chess and finance join forces in New York

The iconic Cipriani Wall Street was the venue last week for the Wall Street Gambit Conference, an event that brought together ...

Koneru Humpy: Chess Maestro Redefining Excellence with Global Triumphs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Grandmaster Koneru Humpy following her victory at the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess ...

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Victor Wembanyama's chess opponent breaks silence on his match

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama tangled with some of New York's greatest chess players. One is telling the story of ...

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Victor Wembanyama Plays Chess With New York City Fans

Wembanyama, who began playing chess at 7 years old, later proposed an "NBA players-only Chess tournament," with proceeds that ...

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