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Checkmates! Outcry in the world of chess as No.1 Magnus Carlsen and his opponent cut

Lorenzo Tartamella Jan 2, 2025

The world's number one chess player has caused an uproar and is facing match-fixing allegations after sharing his world title with his Russian rival.Norwegian chess champion Magnus Carlsen, 34, was drawing against Ian Nepomniachtchi,…

World’s greatest chess player Magnus Carlsen quits tournament after being told he cannot

Lorenzo Tartamella Dec 28, 2024

World chess great Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he could not participate while wearing jeans.The Norwegian was defending his World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York on Friday when governing…

Judge tosses Hans Niemann’s has $100M libel suit against grandmaster Magnus Carlsen

Lorenzo Tartamella Jun 29, 2023

A federal judge has tossed out chess prodigy Hans Niemann's $100 million libel lawsuit against a fellow grandmaster who accused him of cheating in a tournament.Niemann, 19, filed the lawsuit last year in US District Court for Missouri,…