Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, is no stranger to making headlines—but his latest controversy has nothing to do with his gameplay. The chess ...

The first week of February saw the chess world caught up in controversy as the Freestyle Chess Players Club failed to reach an agreement with FIDE over organising their own world championship ...

The jeans chess player Magnus Carlsen wore when the world No 1 withdrew from a tournament over its dress code have been sold in an eBay auction for $36,100 with proceeds going to charity.

Magnus Carlsen's jeans auctioned for $36,100, significantly captivating the chess community. Originally priced between $300-$500, the jeans gained notoriety during the World Rapid Championship.

World's top chess player Magnus Carlsen has raised US$36,100 by auctioning the jeans that led to his disqualification from the 2024 World Rapid Chess Championship. A screenshot of Magnus Carlsen's ...

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 ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

PARIS, March 17 (Reuters) - Magnus Carlsen feels he's still better than the young generation of chess players, but the Norwegian great is ruling out a comeback at the classical world championship.

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 heads to Paris from April 7 to 14, featuring 12 top grandmasters competing for a $750,000 prize pool. The event, held at Pavillon Chesnaie du Roy, promises ...

These were the same jeans Magnus Carlsen controversially wore at the 2024 World Rapid Championship. Magnus Carlsen’s name usually conjures up images of chess genius and strategy, but his latest ...