Carlsen delivers three-word verdict as Freestyle Chess responds to FIDE row: 'Strive for greatness'

FIDE wants to be paid for the privilege of hosting a World Chess Championship. “Blackmail,” say those who don't want to get involved. Will Magnus Carlsen now be suspended?

Explained: The FIDE vs Magnus Carlsen controversy and what is freestyle chess

Magnus Carlsen, the World No 1 player, and the FIDE have been in a conflict over Freestyle chess tournament for a while now. Here's all you need to know about the controversy and what freestyle chess is all about.

World No. 1 Carlsen drops bombshell on FIDE after open letter – Latest For Me

Magnus Carlsen (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) NEW DELHI: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recently expressed criticism towards the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in response to an open letter from Jan Henric Beuttner , co-founder of Freestyle Chess , to FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky . Carlsen supported Beuttner’s stance with a brief message encouraging greatness, directly tagging FIDE on social media.Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Carlsen gave a t…

'If you want a war, try us': FIDE CEO slams Magnus Carlsen, Freestyle Chess in explosive post

New Delhi: Emil Sutovsky, the CEO of the International Chess Federation – FIDE lashed out at world no.1 Magnus Carlsen and the organisers of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, reiterating the global chess body’s stance on the ongoing battle between the two organisations. Carlsen and FIDE have been at loggerheads over the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tournament for quite some time now. The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam has been launched by the Freestyle …