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Pique Shocked by Carlsen’s Queen Sacrifice at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Gerard Pique, former Barcelona and Spain defender, sat in the audience at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas,...
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Carlsen Stumbles at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas
USA – In a stunning twist on the opening day of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 in Las Vegas,...
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The Andy Woodward Cheating Rumor: What Really Happened?
In March 2025, the chess world was rocked by an unprecedented blitz match between 14-year-old American grandmaster Andy Woodward and...
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Freestyle Chess aka Chess960 – The Future of Chess?
Discover Freestyle Chess, a thrilling new take on chess backed by Magnus Carlsen, blending strategy and unpredictability to reshape the...
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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Is This a Revolution?
Chess has witnessed many transformations over the centuries, but few innovations are as thrilling as Freestyle Chess, also known as...
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Controversy Surrounds Carlsen’s Decision to Share World Blitz Chess Championship
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s number one chess player, stirred controversy during the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship final when he...
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Declares War! Why Magnus Carlsen Quit the 2024 World Rapid, Blitz Championship?
Chess icon Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship over a dress code dispute, citing years...
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Can the King Attack in Chess? Yes, and It’s Majestic
The king in chess is a paradox. On the one hand, it’s the most important piece on the board—checkmate it,...
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Gukesh Becomes World Chess Champion at 18, Defeats Ding Liren
Gukesh Dommaraju, an 18-year-old chess player from India, dethroned defending champion Ding Liren on December 12 to become the 2024...
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How Chess.com Detect Cheating?
In this Reddit interview, members of Chess.com’s Fair Play Team answer dozens of questions about detecting cheaters, closing over 2,500...