The 45-minute revolution: FIDE rewrites chess history for 2026

That game remains the longest in World Championship history, a brutal 7-hour and 45-minute saga that spanned 136 moves. Under ...

Magnus Carlsen will play at Norway Chess classical this year as event moves to Oslo from Stavanger

One of the strongest classical chess tournaments in the world, Norway Chess, will be moving base from Stavanger to Oslo for ...

Magnus Carlsen ends speculation over classical future, confirms Norway Chess 2026 participation

Magnus Carlsen has confirmed his participation in Norway Chess 2026, ending speculation over his future in classical chess as ...

Magnus Carlsen confirms Norway Chess 2026 participation, event moves to Oslo

Magnus Carlsen will participate in Norway Chess 2026, ending speculation about his classical chess future. The prestigious ...

Carlsen's ex-coach shuts down talk of Norwegian GM competing in 'B-events' to maintain No 1 Classical rating

Despite being semi-retired in Classical chess since opting against defending his world title in 2023, Magnus Carlsen ...
CNN

Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the title in ...
Yahoo! Sports

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to find a ...
NDTV

D Gukesh's "Shocked" Reaction As Magnus Carlsen Says He Will Quit Classical Chess

D. Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess event, prompting Carlsen to consider stepping back from classical chess. He expressed dissatisfaction with the format and hinted at future ...