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Chess world split in 2

CNN on MSN · 12h

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to share chess’ World Blitz Championship title, causing outcry from top players

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have caused a stir in the chess community after agreeing to share the World Blitz Championship title earlier this week.

GothamChess on MSN · 14h

Insane Drama: Magnus Carlsen SPLITS World Chess Championship

This is crazy , after multiple draws they took this decision

Indy 100 on MSN · 16h

Chess world split in two after Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi world title match ends in draw

As if there wasn't enough drama in the world of chess through the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship, the most controversial moment was saved for very last of all. Magnus Calrsen made headlines after pulling out of the tournament after being told to change out of the jeans he was wearing.

CNN on MSN · 3d

Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers.

6don MSN

Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships after refusing to change out of jeans

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he ...

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World Chess Champion Quits Competition After Refusing to Change Out of Jeans, Tells International Chess Federation 'F--- You'

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen dropped out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championships on Dec. 27 because he refused to ...

Magnus Carlsen returns to World Blitz Chess Championship after jeans dispute

Carlsen walked away from the World Rapid Chess Championship after refusing to change out of his jeans, which the ...

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FIDE World Rapid Championships 2024: Koneru Humpy wins second women's title; Volodar Murzin wins in open section

Koneru Humpy won the women's world rapid title for the second time; Arjun Erigaisi fell a point short in the open section ...

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2024: Schedule, venue and everything else you need to know

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024 are set to take place from December 26 to December 31 in Wall Street, ...

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‘Source Of Inspiration’: India’s PM Narendra Modi Meets Grandmaster Koneru Humpy After World Rapid Success

Koneru won her second world rapid title. It was the fourth time she finished in the top three of the event. Previously, the ...

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FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024: Carlsen struggles on first day; Arjun, Raunak, Harika top Indian performers

The first day of the World Championship in the shorter versions of chess saw five rounds of rapid chess and teenagers shine ...

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India's Koneru Humpy becomes Rapid chess world champion for the second time

India's Koneru Humpy won her second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Indonesia's Irene Sukandar. Humpy ...

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The World’s Best Chess Player Just Stormed Out of a Tournament—Over a Pair of Pants

The World Rapid Chess Championships descended into farce after officials fined the world’s best player, Magnus Carlsen, for ...

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