Hans Niemann Is Called 'the Bad Boy of Chess.' But the Controversial Player Swears He 'the Most Polite and Kindest' Guy

I speak the truth and that's very dangerous in today's word,” Niemann says in the new docuseries 'Grandmasters' ...

‘He doesn’t have weaknesses that you can see’: Javokhir Sindarov on Gukesh

The story of how Sindarov found chess also has a video game back story, one which he tells with particular relish. When he ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Can the World’s Greatest Chess Player Turn the Game Into Must-See TV?

Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore enthusiasts. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Earlier this month, a handful of the ...
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Here's why Hikaru Nakamura, the world's No. 2 chess player, is gaming the system with 'Mickey Mouse' tournaments

As far as chess tournaments go, the Louisiana State Championship and Iowa Open are not what you would describe as big-time events. The highest-ranked players from either event last year didn't even ...
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Pragg in Oslo, Vaishali in Tokyo—India’s chess siblings secure big wins the same day

Winning the Tokyo leg of the WR Women's Chess Tour is one of the biggest achievements of R Vaishali's career because it puts ...
Time

I’m a Chess Champion. Here’s Why I Play Chess Against ChatGPT

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Magnus Carlsen vs The World: chess grandmaster’s 46-day game against 143,000 players ends in draw

The world’s top-ranked chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has drawn an unprecedented game where he played against more than 143,000 players from around the world. The event set a new record for someone ...