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‘A true World Championship must be inclusive…’ – Firstpost

Editor - March 6, 2025

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) reiterated that no agreement between the sport’s global body and the Freestyle Chess Tour had been reached regarding the...

Viswanathan Anand exits Freestyle Chess Grand Slam as Magnus Carlsen-FIDE dispute escalates – Firstpost

Editor - February 28, 2025

Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has withdrawn from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour amid the ongoing dispute between Magnus Carlsen and FIDE....

‘It did not work for Fischer and Kasparov’ – Firstpost

Editor - February 26, 2025

The World Chess Federation (FIDE) has responded to Magnus Carlsen’s bold suggestion that he is bigger than the organization. Referencing former champions Bobby Fischer...

The FIDE vs Magnus Carlsen controversy and what is freestyle chess – Firstpost

Editor - February 25, 2025

Magnus Carlsen, the World No 1 player, and the FIDE have been in a conflict over Freestyle chess tournament for a while now. Here’s...

‘Conveniently forget to mention’ – Firstpost

Editor - February 20, 2025

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has called out Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura for spreading a ‘misleading’ narrative that the International Chess Federation is ’threatening’...

‘Regulations must apply equally’ – Firstpost

Editor - February 7, 2025

Chinese chess star Zhu Jiner has critcised FIDE for ‘distracting’ and ’negatively’ impacting her game during the 2024 Women’s World Blitz Championship with an...

Chess governing body faces new allegations of Russian influence after announcing World Cup venue – Firstpost

Editor - February 5, 2025

The announcement of the 2025 World Cup for young chess players taking place in Georgia has raised questions about the FIDE’s decision-making process and...

Carlsen’s coach and Anand’s former trainer accuses FIDE of being used by Russia and Putin – Firstpost

Editor - February 2, 2025

Magnus Carlsen’s coach and former trainer of Viswanathan Anand, Peter Heine Nielsen, has launched a scathing attack on FIDE, accusing the organisation of being...