Magnus Carlsen and chess federation agree on new world championship

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The World Chess Federation (FIDE) has presented a new World Chess Championship. It will be an "all-around tournament" featuring games in the rapid, blitz, and a shortened version of classical chess called fast-classic.

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The International Chess Federation and Norwegian star Magnus Carlsen have agreed on a new competition for the title of world champion. Carlsen has confirmed that after a break of several years, he will once again compete for the coveted title, but not only in classical chess.

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After giving up defending his title in 2023 for lack of motivation, the five-time world champion of "classic" chess Magnus Carlsen hailed a new concept of the "combined" World Championship, also approved by the International Chess Federation.

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The chess king seems to like the crown again: Magnus Carlsen, who in 2023 had laid down his World Cup title in classical chess out of displeasure in the long-breathed format, apparently wants to participate in a new world championship concept. The winner is named champion of the world association FIDE in the combination.