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  FIDE eases dress code regulations after Magnus Carlsen's 'Jeansgate' controversy

  Other Sports | August 30, 2025 12:46 IST

  FIDE recently came forward and updated its dress code regulations after the controversy surrounding Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, who wore jeans to a tournament. FIDE eased their regulations for the same.

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  R Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess event

  Other Sports | July 17, 2025 13:06 IST

  India's star grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Norwgian and world number 1 Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess in round 4 clash of the event in Las Vegas. Interestingly, the Las Vegas leg of the tournament is co-founded by Carlsen himself.

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  D Gukesh stuns Magnus Carlsen, takes sole lead in Grand Chess tour

  Other Sports | July 04, 2025 8:23 IST

  India's D Gukesh has once again stunned the Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen at the ongoing Grand Chess Tour. Through his win against Carlsen, Gukesh has taken a 10-point sole lead in the event as well.

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  Who is nine-year-old Aarit Kapil? Indian prodigy stuns Magnus Carlsen in online chess tournament

  Other Sports | June 25, 2025 17:19 IST

  In a stunning display of talent, nine-year-old Indian chess prodigy Aarit Kapil held world number one Magnus Carlsen to a draw in the Early Titled Tuesday online tournament. V Pranav won the event while Carlsen hit a 2900 freestyle rating.

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  D Gukesh's favourite moment from Norway Chess leaves Magnus Carlsen in splits: Watch

  Other Sports | June 08, 2025 13:24 IST

  Indian grandmaster D Gukesh recently came forward and revealed his favourite moment from the Norway Chess 2025, his answer saw five-time world champion Margnus Carlsen crack a smile as well. The clip of the same has gone heavily viral on social media.

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  Magnus Carlsen Praises World Champ D Gukesh After Defeat in Classical Chess

  News | June 03, 2025 13:55 IST

  Magnus Carlsen reflected on his win against Gukesh, calling it a "normal day" and downplaying his moves. He humbly praises Gukesh’s performance and shows great sportsmanship after the match.

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  Norway Chess: Gukesh's energy and fighting qualities earned him win, says Magnus Carlsen

  Other Sports | June 03, 2025 8:26 IST

  D Gukesh registered a brilliant come-from-behind win over Magnus Carlsen in the classical game in round six of the Norway Chess. Gukesh won his first-ever classical game against Carlsen in his career in a 62-move game.

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  Norway Chess: Gukesh beats Carlsen for first time in classical game, World No.1 slams table | WATCH

  Other Sports | June 02, 2025 9:43 IST

  Gukesh registered a brilliant come-from-behind win against Magnus Carlsen in the classical game in round six of the Norway Chess. Gukesh stunned the World No.1, who was seen slamming the chess table in anger after the loss.

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  Magnus Carlsen refutes match-fixing claims after World Blitz Championship 2024 final controversy

  Other Sports | January 02, 2025 10:26 IST

  The world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen was seen having a chat with Ian Nepomniachtchi, his adversary in the final of the World Blitz Championship 2024 about playing short draws. The clip went viral with the claims that Carlsen was deliberately trying to fix the game.

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  'Magnus refused to follow rules, left us with little choice': Anand on Carlsen's disqualification

  Other Sports | December 28, 2024 23:32 IST

  Magnus Carlsen was fined USD 200 and disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship for wearing jeans. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has opened up on the disqualification, saying that the body had left with no choice other after he refused to change his attire.

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  WATCH: World No.1 Magnus Carlsen's reaction after Indian player touches his feet

  Other Sports | November 18, 2024 20:07 IST

  Magnus Carlsen won the rapid and blitz titles at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. He won the double in 2019 too. Meanwhile, in a heartwarming incident, an Indian chess player touched the feet of Carlsen during the trophy presentation.

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  R Praggnanandhaa registers first-ever classical win over world number one Magnus Carlsen

  Other Sports | May 30, 2024 8:12 IST

  Grand Master Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu's win over the current world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen is also special because he has defeated him in his home tournament in Norway. Praggnanandhaa is leading the charts by virtue of his incredible triumph.

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  R Praggnanandhaa climbs to 20th rank in world after making it to final of Chess World Cup 2023

  Other Sports | August 25, 2023 18:36 IST

  India's 18-year-old Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa lost to Magnus Carlsen in the final of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023. The summit clash went to the tiebreaker but Carlsen emerged victorious in the end.

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  R Praggnanandhaa Exclusive Interview: Lost the last game of Chess WC but Praggnanandhaa won the heart

  Sports | August 24, 2023 23:34 IST

  India's R Praggnanandhaa lost in the finals of the Fide World Chess World tournament, at the age of 18. Praggnanandhaa missed out on creating history, lost to world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway, the third day's decision came through tiebreak. The first 2 days' betting ended in a draw between them

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  How much prize money has R Praggnanandhaa won after being the runner-up at Chess World Cup?

  Other Sports | August 24, 2023 20:44 IST

  R Praggnanandhaa, the Indian chess prodigy did well to drag the World Cup final to the tie-breaker but the five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen proved to be too good in the end.

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  R Praggnanandhaa suffers heartbreaking loss in tie-breaker as Magnus Carlsen wins Chess World Cup

  Other Sports | August 24, 2023 17:43 IST

  Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa suffered a heartbreaking loss in the final as five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen won his first-ever Chess World Cup.

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  Chess World Cup final heads to tiebreaker as R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen play another draw

  Other Sports | August 23, 2023 20:22 IST

  World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and India's ace Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa played out to draw after 30 moves in the second game of the Chess World Cup final.

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  'It's really something special': Vishwanathan Anand delighted with 'golden generation' players

  Other Sports | August 23, 2023 17:14 IST

  Vishwanathan Anand's comments have come at a time when Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is competing in the final against Magnus Carlsen in the ongoing Chess World Cup in Baku.

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  R Praggnanandhaa holds Magnus Carlsen onto draw in first game of Chess World Cup final

  Other Sports | August 22, 2023 21:52 IST

  India's chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has kept hopes alive of beating the world champion Magnus Carlsen in the chess World Cup final after holding him to a draw in the first game.

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  India doing lot of things right; will become leading chess nation: 5 time World Champion Carlsen

  Other Sports | May 31, 2023 21:43 IST

  Magnus Carlsen praises India for doing right things in the arena of chess. Carlsen is taking part in the Global Chess League, which is the world's first and largest official franchise league