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Magnus Carlsen, born in Norway in 1990, is one of the greatest chess players ever, becoming a grandmaster at 13 and world No. 1 at 19. Here's his journey from chess grandmaster to the first Esports winner.
India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 30 to November 27. Featuring 206 players in a knockout format, the event offers spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Top stars like Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Carlsen will compete.
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh stuns world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the second time, leading the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz 2025 in Zagreb with a five-game winning streak.
It's important to note that Freestyle Chess differs from traditional classical chess.
Carlsen, known for his witty remarks, couldn't resist a joke when he heard the news.
He has now breached the 2900 threshold in Freestyle Chess, a new format that's gaining traction.
In a tournament filled with nail-biting moments, unexpected blunders, and masterful performances, Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen once again asserted his dominance on home soil by winning the Norway Chess 2025 title.
In a stunning upset, 19-year-old Indian prodigy D Gukesh defeated chess legend Magnus Carlsen, prompting a rare display of frustration from the world number one.
Defending champion Magnus Carlsen was fined USD 200 for wearing jeans, which are "explicitly prohibited" under tournament regulations and when he refused the request to change his attire.
Notably, Gukesh has opted out of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York, where India will instead be represented by stars like Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa.
Magnus Carlsen was 22 years, 357 days old when he claimed the title of world chess champion.
In a stunning achievement at the prestigious Norway Chess Tournament, Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa etched his name in the annals of chess history by defeating the reigning world champion, Magnus Carlsen.
Despite the lack of specific figures, Finance Minister Sitharaman did acknowledge the stellar achievements of Indian athletes in her concise budget speech.
Praggnanandhaa lost the Chess World Cup final to World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the match that went on for three days in Baku.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa showcased exceptional skills to give a tough fight to the formidable Magnus Carlsen in the FIDE World Cup finals.
Praggnanandhaa is India's future in the sport of chess. He shows great nerves and skills to reach the final and even challenge the World No 1 Magnus Carlsen, who is a huge fan of the Chennai-born player.
The FIDE Chess World Cup Final between India's R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen will be decided via tiebreak in Baku on Thursday.
Carlsen drew the first game of classical chess after 35 moves with the Indian prodigy. In case the second game ended in a tie, the players would have moved to two games of Rapid Chess to decide the winner of this year's Chess World Cup final being played at Baku, Azerbaijan.
R Praggnanandhaa vs World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Chess World Cup 2023 is going to attrack a lot of attention. Get to know the broadcast and livestreaming details of the match.
An intense battle is going on between R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen in the final of the 2023 Chess World Cup. Get to know how the winner will be decided if the Game 2 between them also finishes in a draw.
In the final beginning on Tuesday, R Praggnanandhaa will take on five-times title winner Carlsen, who beat Azerbaijan’s Nijat Abasov 1.5-0.5 in his semifinal.
Praggnanandhaa also achieved a remarkable feat when he went on to defeat one of the biggest players in chess Magnus Carlsen thrice in 6 months
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