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Meet Eugene Torre, the pioneering Asian GM who beat Karpov and befriended Fischer
A trailblazer for chess in the continent, Torre changed perceptions by proving he could compete against the world’s best in ...
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Dutch grandmaster shares crucial advice to cease Magnus Carlsen from ruining Grenke Freestyle Chess Open
A Dutch grandmaster warns Magnus Carlsen about his dominance in freestyle chess, suggesting his rapid mastery could harm the ...
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Experience chess like never before in Chessarama
Experience chess like never before in Chessarama - now on Switch and PlayStation Put your knowledge to the test in 8 unique ...
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Magnus Carlsen's legacy influences significant update that promises to reshape chess history
Magnus Carlsen's influence continues to captivate the chess world as the Norwegian icon's suggestion triggers a historic ...
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Freestyle Chess: Even legends of game can be caught out of depth in variant
It’s an idiosyncrasy of the Freestyle/Fischer Random chess variant — which is particularly highlighted at the Freestyle Chess events — that even early adopters and legends of the game like Magnus ...
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Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to ...
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Freestyle Chess: Magnus Carlsen enters semi-final in Paris; Arjun Erigaisi fails in Hikaru Nakamura challenge
In the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, Arjun Erigaisi was defeated by Hikaru Nakamura, who advanced to the semifinals. Magnus Carlsen secured his spot with a draw, while Fabiano Caruana also ...
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Magnus Carlsen Teaches Gukesh a Lesson to Remember in Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
As a result, he was the joint leader with Ian Nepomniachtchi. For Gukesh, who recently earned global acclaim by becoming the World Chess Champion, 3.5 points from 11 rounds was a poor reading. But ...
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2025 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: New variant, new features and more safety. Check it out
Expanding its hybrid portfolio, Maruti Suzuki has added a Delta+ Strong Hybrid variant priced at ₹16.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This variant slots in below the Zeta+ and Alpha+ trims, offering a more ...
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Freestyle Chess Tour Paris Day 2 Highlights: World champion Gukesh eliminated; Erigaisi only Indian to qualify
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 Paris Day 2 Highlights: Round 11 saw Ian Nepomniachtchi take the top spot with a clinical win over Gukesh. Magnus Carlsen was held to a draw by Maxime ...
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Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's crossword, We Are the Champions (Freestyle)
GUKESH DOMMARAJU (30A: Grandmaster who became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion in December 2024) GUKESH DOMMARAJU became a chess grandmaster at the age of 12. (He is currently the third ...
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India’s Arjun Erigaisi crushes Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess event in Paris
India's Arjun Erigaisi made a terrific start to the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Paris leg by winning the opening two rounds in style. The best part was beating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in round ...