Gukesh, Freestyle Chess and Grand Slam

Maaya Rajeshwaran in WTA Mumbai semis, Gukesh in Freestyle Chess Grand Tour: Feb 8, live
Chess: D Gukesh didn't win a single game in the first five rounds of the Freestyle Chess Grand Tour in Weissenhauss, Germany ISL: Mumbai City FC beat NorthEast United 2-0.
D Gukesh makes subtle start in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam amid format controversy
World champion D Gukesh made a steady start at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, adapting to the unique format amid rising tensions between FIDE and organisers, while Magnus Carlsen and other top players experience mixed fortunes.
Gukesh D Starts Moderately In Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Amid Format Controversy
World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new format.
D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today
Magnus Carlsen questioned the validity of classical chess as a measure of skill, favoring rapid chess. Gukesh acknowledged the quality of their championship match, while Carlsen ruled out a title clash.
Chess-Freestyle tour boss, Carlsen call for FIDE president's resignation
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour boss Jan Henric Buettner and all-time great Magnus Carlsen have called on International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through.
D Gukesh Bags 1.5 Points After 4 Rounds in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Freestyle chess is essentially a new term for what was previously known as Fischer Random Chess. This format, introduced by 11th World Champion Bobby Fischer, features randomly arranged pieces at the start of the game, as opposed to the traditional fixed setup.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: A New Era in Chess
World Champion D Gukesh starts his journey in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, a new format birthed by Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner, with mixed results. Despite controversies with FIDE, the event,
Gukesh, Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Chess Tour and feud with FIDE: explained
This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat between Carlsen and the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE in the build-up to the tournament.
Magnus Carlsen Favored To Win Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER On Friday, Magnus Carlsen begins his quest to grow the popularity of an alternative chess variant and win the tournament itself.
Hikaru Nakamura speaks on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess debate: 'Both sides acted like children'
An unhappy Hikaru Nakamura said that both FIDE and Freestyle Chess ‘acted like children’ amid the conflict between the two ...
Freestyle Chess 2025: D Gukesh remains winless; Magnus Carlsen loses thrice as Javokhir Sindarov shines on Day 1
The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam began at Weissenhaus, Germany, featuring a rapid event to decide eight knockout ...
Chess History Has A Lot To Do With AI
Karatekin also refers back to MIT many times, including referencing Rybka or “little fish” system developed by an MIT alumnus ...
Heart rate sensors, confession booths, colourful jackets: What Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event looks like
Indian World champion D Gukesh will try his hand at the event where positions of pieces on the back ranks randomised, and the ...
Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann: ‘I’m a soldier at war’
The American grandmaster Hans Niemann had not left his apartment for four days before our lunch on a cold afternoon in the ...
D Gukesh reacts to iconic moment from World Chess Championship victory: ‘It was suddenly…’
The 14th game also became iconic due to Gukesh’s reaction, when he spotted Liren’s blunder at the end-game. It was of pure ...
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Youth chess classes begin Feb. 28
The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will offer another session of Youth Chess classes beginning Feb. 28 and continuing to April 25, in the Gibson-Aiken Center at 207 ...
Super Bowl 2025: Eagles offense vs. Chiefs defense is fascinating chess match
Welcome to part two of the Super Bowl LIX breakdown from Establish the Fun. Read our film review of the Chiefs offense vs.