Magnus Carlsen, Global Chess League
Global Chess League: PBG Alaskan Knights one win away from finals, Carlsen stunned by Vachier-Lagrave
It was a day of upsets at the Global Chess League, as Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja were handed defeats. The PBG Alaskan Knights extended their dominant run with a commanding victory over the Ganges Grandmasters.
Global Chess League: Magnus Carlsen storms out of venue after losing to Maxime, Alaskan Knights close to reaching final
PBG Alaskan Knights defeated Ganges Grandmasters and are now only one win away from the Global Chess League final with three more matches remaining before the knockout stage.
Global Chess League: How Magnus Carlsen blundered against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to lose with white
But finally, Carlsen threw in the towel against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and exited the playing hall in a huff. What made matters worse was that his team, the Alpine SG Pipers, lost 5-14 to the upGrad Mumba Masters with defeats for Richard Rapport and Daniel Dardha.
Chess: world No 1 Carlsen, a queen ahead, loses on time in Global League
The $1mn Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, which has brought world No 1 Magnus Carlsen and many other top grandmasters to London this week, reaches its final on Saturday. The franchise-based six-team league has already sparked controversy.
GCL: Magnus Carlsen loses to Maxime Vachier-Lagrave as upGrad Mumba Masters stun Sg Pipers
With a dominant 14-5 victory, upGrad Mumba Masters staged a crucial comeback, dealing a blow to Sg Pipers' chances of closing in on the league's top two teams. The game kicked off the action on the sixth day of the Global Chess League.
Magnus Carlsen wins with black, Knights battle to maintain lead in Global Chess League
Alaskan Knights maintained their unbeaten streak by defeating Magnus Carlsen's Alpine Sg Pipers 9-7 in the Global Chess League, despite Carlsen winning against Anish Giri. Key victories by Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Tan Zhongyi secured their lead.
Hikaru Nakamura interview: World No 2 on Magnus Carlsen’s ‘we’re not a serious sport’ statement and why he doesn’t mind no-increment rule
The no-increment rule in the Global Chess League has also evoked debate, especially from purists. Nakamura though, has ...
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Global Chess: Carlsen suffers shock loss, Masters prevail
Mumba Masters secured a vital 14-5 win over Alpine Sg Pipers on day six of the Global Chess League here on Tuesday, dealing a ...
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Magnus Carlson suffers shocking defeat in chess league
It was a day of upsets at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League as the favourites stumbled in two matches, with Magnus Carlsen and Alireza ...
Cheque mates: Harry Kane and Magnus Carlsen top up stakes in football brand
England captain Harry Kane and chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen have taken part in a $100m funding round for the company ...
First Sports: Magnus Carlsen is ready to play chess against football star Mohamed Salah
When asked about Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah’s interest, chess world No.1 Magnus Carlsen, a passionate football fan, ...
Carlsen's Pipers hand Knights first defeat, Anand's Ganges get second win in Global Chess League
Magnus Carlsen's Pipers capitalized on standout performances by Hou Yifan and Kateryna Lagno to defeat the previously ...
Alireza Firouzja, the giant-killer who has scalped Carlsen, Nakamura and Anand in the last week
The Triveni Continental Kings have found themselves to be second time lucky for the second season in a row in the Global ...
GCL | Carlsen outwits Giri, but Knights rule
Exciting chess league match with Carlsen, Giri, and dramatic results in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League.