Carlsen and Nepo agreed to a draw after three straight draws in tiebreakers; while Ju beat compatriot Lei Tingjie.

Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi made history by sharing the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship title in New York. Carlsen proposed the tie, which Nepomniachtchi accepted, eliciting mixed reactions from the chess community.

Broadcaster and Wordsmith Kel Richard has weighed in on the dress code controversy in the World Chess Championship.

Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships for flouting the dress code of the competition by wearing jeans and not changing it when requested.

Chess great Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially quitting following a decision to bar him from a round for wearing jeans.

In a historic decision, Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi chose to share the 2024 World Blitz Championship title after a series of intense and closely-fought games in New York. Following a tie in the sudden death rounds,

Reigning FIDE World Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen won his 8th title on Wednesday, 1 January. In a historic feat, Carlsen decided to share the title with his opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi, making them the first twin winners of the competition.