The Hollywood Reporter

Can the World’s Greatest Chess Player Turn the Game Into Must-See TV?

Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore enthusiasts. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Earlier this month, a handful of the ...
The Financial Express

Magnus Carlsen’s reality check for Gukesh: ‘He might not be a GOAT, just an elite player with a great run’

Magnus Carlsen believes Gukesh's title win might have been the "run of his life" rather than a sign of permanent dominance. (Photo Source: Screengrab/ChessBase India livestream) In a candid interview ...

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CNN

Magnus Carlsen plays in World Blitz Chess Championship after resolving jeans controversy

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers. On Friday, Carlsen walked ...
EUobserver

[Interview] Russia has captured world chess, Carlsen’s coach says

Tea with Putin in Sochi in 2014, Peskov pops into New York in 2016, oligarch sponsors in Dubai in 2021, and other ways the Russian elite captured the global chess circuit – an insider’s guide by Peter ...
Microsoft

It’s his move: World chess champion Magnus Carlsen uses Microsoft technology to collaborate with his team and keep strategies secure

Magnus Carlsen, reigning world chess champion, has his own mobile app. He hangs out with actress Liv Tyler. He’s done professional modeling and ads. A new documentary film, “Magnus,” shares the story ...
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Magnus Carlsen Won’t Defend His World Chess Championship Title This Year

Swedish chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, who is in his fifth year as the World Chess Champion, has just announced that he won’t be defending his title against Russian player Ian Nepomniachtchi ...