Magnus Carlsen, Alaskan Knights and Global Chess League
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: 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.
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.
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.
Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!
Giri blundered a piece against Alpine SG Pipers' Carlsen, losing in just 22 moves. This was the shortest game of the league so far, lasting only 20 minutes.
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura play out terse draw
In response, Carlsen, who had lost his game to Maxime Vachier-Lagrave yesterday, opted to respond with the Modern Variation: ...
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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 ...
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'I'd love to' - Chess star Magnus Carlsen ready for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah challenge
Chess star Magnus Carlsen has said he is keen to play a game against Liverpool's Mo Salah, describing himself as a "huge ...
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 ...
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 ... who share ...
For chess to grow, Carlsen needs a rival: Nakamura
Hikaru Nakamura capitalized on chess's pandemic popularity, growing his fanbase and wealth while advocating for new formats ...
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Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen Calls Out ESPN For Firing Zach Lowe
Following his dismissal by ESPN, Zach Lowe is finding support from a lot of people online, including Magnus Carlsen.
The Indian Express at Global Chess League: Appeals panel rules no “illegal moves” made by Nihal Sarin, as alleged by Magnus Carlsen
The chair of the GCL appeals committee also confirmed to The Indian Express that there were no illegal moves made by the ...