But Carlsen again appeared to game Fide and force it to change its rules ... support for Carlsen appeared to dwindle as it appeared that the world No.1 may have perhaps overplayed his hand.

Gukesh grabbed a win from the jaws of defeat, while R Praggnanandhaa also earned a draw after being in a losing position.

PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The ongoing dispute between the international chess federation (FIDE) and Magnus Carlsen escalated when the governing body hit out at the Freestyle Chess Players Club ...