Magnus Carlsen, Freestyle Chess

Magnus Carlsen Favored To Win Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus
Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated chess player since 2010, will take a seat in Weissenhaus, Germany, to compete in freestyle chess, previously known as Chess960 and Fischer Random. The starting position of the back row pieces is randomized, removing a top grandmaster’s lifetime of memorization and theory on how to open a chess game.
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.
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
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Carlsen looks forward to playing Gukesh, talks about his preparation
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen spoke about playing against world champion D Gukesh and his preparation ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour that starts in Germany with the first leg form 7-14 February.
Magnus Carlsen says he’s looking forward to playing Gukesh in Freestyle Chess
Talking about the bitter battle between FIDE and Freestyle Chess, Carlsen said: “Right now it is very hard to have a relationship with any of the FIDE leadership. Speaking for myself and my father.”
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.
War in chess world! What is FIDE vs Freestyle and why is Magnus Carlsen furious
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen has accused FIDE of coercion and broken promises after its dispute with Freestyle Chess escalated. The feud centers on FIDE's opposition to Freestyle's use of the "World Championship" title.
American Chess GM brutally Lambasts Magnus Carlsen amid FIDE-Freestyle fiasco says, 'Cowardly, Your Childish Ego...'
The long-standing feud between Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen escalated once again, as the American Grandmaster launched a personal attack on the Norwegian chess icon via social media.
Magnus Carlsen on why the future of chess lies in freestyle
Magnus Carlsen, a 34-year-old Norwegian, is among the greatest chess players of all time.
Freestyle tour boss, Magnus Carlsen call for Fide president’s resignation
Arkady Dvorkovich is under fire after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Players participating in Freestyle Chess Tour not required to sign waiver: Fide
Fide has been unequivocal about not wanting to part with its sole authority over the ‘World Championship’ title
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025: Players, format, schedule and all you need to know
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Magnus Carlsen checks King of FIDE, alleges ‘misuse of power, broken promises’
Magnus Carlsen has put FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich in a spot in connection with the controversial 'Freestyle Chess' ...
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Carlsen sparks row with FIDE chief over Freestyle deal fallout
FIDE’s statement on Monday also asked players wanting to participate in the Tour’s events to sign a waiver to remain eligible ...