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Magnus Carlsen is chess’ powerful disruptor and he wants to go mainstream: ‘Change is needed’
Carlsen is a powerful frontman. His name and personality extend beyond the more narrow confines of his sport. He appears ...
Chess | 'I’m 22 years old' – Hans Niemann takes a swipe at Magnus Carlsen
Ahead of the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, Hans Niemann asserts that Magnus Carlsen and other top ...
Chess | Despite being told 'Can't invite you to Las Vegas', Hans Niemann turns up, awaits Magnus Carlsen in 'Battle of Baddies'
Hans Niemann, once unwelcome, has qualified for the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, setting the stage for a ...
Magnus Carlsen explains skipping ‘deliberate practice’ despite poor form: 'I got a kid on the way'
Magnus Carlsen has opened up on skipping ‘deliberate practice’ despite recent rough patch as he lost consecutive games to ...
Explained: Why Gukesh Will Not Lead India’s Charge at Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Where Magnus Carlsen Is Favourite
World Chess Champion Gukesh will miss the Las Vegas Freestyle chess tournament, where R. Praggnanandhaa leads India's ...
‘It was a bit of a farce’: Magnus Carlsen recalls infamous jeansgate controversy ahead of Las Vegas challenge
Magnus Carlsen has called the infamous jeansgate disqualification at the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships a “bit of a ...
Magnus Carlsen’s quiet storm: How chess king humbled Gukesh amid doubt, drama, and a blitz rampage
Magnus Carlsen outpaced D. Gukesh in blitz to win the Grand Chess Tour 2025, despite struggles and mind games, after Gukesh ...
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Las Vegas Freestyle chess: Praggnanandhaa grouped with Carlsen, Gukesh opts out
R Praggnanandhaa will face Magnus Carlsen as the young Indian grandmaster has been grouped with the World No.1 for the Las ...
India Chess Star's Flight Nightmare Before Battle With Magnus Carlsen: 'Terrible Experience, Rude Staff, No Explanation'
Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi expressed his dissatisfaction with British Airways, detailing a negative travel ...
Derrick Rose is looking for purpose in retirement. Chess might provide an answer for the ex-NBA MVP.
Derrick Rose is accustomed to standing shoulder to shoulder with greatness. But Sunday was a little different. The former NBA MVP for the Chicago Bulls sat on a stage alongside chess grandmaster and ...
Gukesh skips, Carlsen faces Praggnanandhaa in Freestyle Chess
R Praggnanandhaa found himself clubbed with Magnus Carlsen in the same group, while Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi were ...
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Magnus Carlsen defeats ChatGPT in chess, THIS is what the OpenAI chatbot said next
When asked to assess Carlsen's strength, ChatGPT amusingly underestimated him, suggesting a FIDE rating of 1800–2000, significantly below the reigning world champion's actual standing.