Magnus Carlsen Vs FIDE Row: Chess Body Threatens Legal Action Against Freestyle World Championship
The Freestyle Chess World Championship will kick off next month in Germany with 10 of the top players in the world before legs in Paris, New York, Delhi and Cape Town ...
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This country all set to bring new rule on Chess Players switching Citizenship, know which rules and here's why
The Russian Chess Federation is reportedly planning to reach out to major sponsors of Russian chess players to discuss an important update regarding players who change citizenship ...
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FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: India Set To Host Prestigious Tournament In October-November
India is set to host the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 chess tournament, marking the country’s first international tournament since the Chennai Chess Olympiad in 2022. (More Sports News ...
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World Chess Champion Quits Competition After Refusing to Change Out of Jeans, Tells International Chess Federation 'F--- You'
“FIDE is the governing body of chess, and any World Championship should either be conducted or approved by FIDE.” ...
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Champion Magnus Carlsen Rocked The Chess World By Refusing To Take Off His Jeans
The chess world is never short ... But now that FIDE has backed off of its “draconian” decision, Carlsen is once again set to appear in the Blitz side of the tournament. The five-time world ...
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How Magnus Carlsen’s jeans sparked a chess controversy
The world’s No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen will return ... Any requests to wear national or traditional dress shall be approved by FIDE Supervisor.” Players are permitted to wear: “Dark ...
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Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after refusing to change out of jeans
The Norwegian chess grandmaster was fined $200 on Friday and given a warning by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the governing ... changed into approved attire, and continued to play ...