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Gukesh's chess world title credentials questioned by former Carlsen aide: 'Challengers and champion are roughly the same'
Magnus Carlsen’s former main second has questioned D Gukesh’s ability to defend his chess world title in 2026. Jon Ludvig ...
Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen: The Freestylist
Magnus Carlsen hated homework and blossomed when he no longer had to go to school. Today, he plays chess according to a new set of rules and is engaged in an ongoing battle with the World Chess ...
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Magnus Carlsen refutes viral chess stat about him with a grin: "That's nonsense"
Magnus Carlsen reacts to viral hype about his composure at Paris tournament. Discover why the World No. 1 shrugged off fan ...
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Magnus Carlsen's legacy influences significant update that promises to reshape chess history
Magnus Carlsen's influence continues to captivate the chess world as the Norwegian icon's suggestion triggers a historic ...
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Unknowingly Playing Magnus Carlsen in Chess
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has ...
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"Go after Magnus Carlsen": Chess legend fires up D Gukesh ahead of Norway Chess showdown
Chess legend backs World Champion D Gukesh ahead of high-stakes Magnus Carlsen clash at Norway Chess 2025. Discover why this ...
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'Nobody knows the exact way': D Gukesh offers a backhanded remark at Magnus Carlsen despite his Paris Chess Grand Slam Win
D Gukesh, the reigning World Chess Champion, recently shared his thoughts on the complexities of Freestyle Chess, admitting ...
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Magnus Carlsen called an ambulance... but not for him
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi eats words about Caitlin Clark: 'Reality is coming to me now' Over 175 years ago, this US town was ...
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MASSIVE UPDATE: MAGNUS CARLSEN AND HANS NIEMANN!!!
MASSIVE UPDATE: MAGNUS CARLSEN AND HANS NIEMANN!!! New Mexico governor declares state of emergency over Albuquerque crime Get ...
Magnus Carlsen clinches Freestyle Chess Grand Slam title in Paris
Magnus Carlsen triumphed at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, securing the title by defeating Hikaru Nakamura 1.5–0.5 ...
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Magnus Carlsen hits a bullseye with D Gukesh's prediction as World Champion knocked out of Paris Freestyle Chess
The second day of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris ended in high drama, with Magnus Carlsen and Ian ...
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Carlsen wins Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Magnus Carlsen wins the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam with a 1.5-0.5 victory over Hikaru Nakamura. Everyone knows Yoko Ono broke up The Beatles. But what if everyone was wrong? From rumors about ...