FIDE’s message also makes a not-so-subtle reference to the infamous ‘jeans-gate’ incident at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz ...

PARIS - The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new global competition set up by Norway Chess that will crown a \"World Combined Champion\" across three time formats — Fast Classic, ...

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 ...

Magnus Carlsen won't participate in the upcoming 2026 Candidates Tournament, and also won't challenge D Gukesh for the World Championship title.

The World Chess Champion and his wife, Ella Malone, welcomed their first child on September 27, 2025, as announced via ...