Magnus Carlsen had achieved a rating of 2882, the highest in chess history, in May 2014, breaking the record that had ...

Viswanathan Anand had only hoped that his ward would play the World Chess Championship one day, winning it by setting a new ...

But in a massive setback to FCPC, Viswanathan Anand has pulled out of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. The chess legend was scheduled to participate in the first leg, and was set to face the ...

Viswanathan Anand's sudden wildcard U-turn dubbed 'not wise' by Freestyle Chess owner: 'If Magnus Carlsen apologised...' The result sent social media into a state of meltdown as Gukesh was set to ...

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new format.

As the revolutionary Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 gets underway on 7 February, we take a look at the players competing in the tournament. Also check out Freestyle Chess Grand Slam format, schedule ...

From Ali to Carlsen, athletes have defied authorities, reshaping sport. Carlsen’s standoff with FIDE, however, blurs rebellion with ego.