Carlsen’s participation at this year’s Norway Chess tournament has already been confirmed. There was also some surprise when ...

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to find a ...

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the title in ...

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has reignited the chess world’s debate over tradition versus innovation, openly declaring his preference for freestyle chess over the classical format. The Norwegian ...

D Gukesh joins Magnus Carlsen, R Praggnanandhaa and Vincent Keymer in a strong playing field for the 2026 Norway Chess tournament that will take place in May.