Chess looking for new audiences with Esports World Cup looming
Chess is getting ready to make its foray into Esports with teams recruiting top players ahead of this summer's Esports World ...
How a random chess variant won over the world’s best players
The majestic Weissenhaus estate has been owned by nobles, survived a devastating fire and hosted world leaders. Its striking ...
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Missouri House puts takeover of St. Louis police on fast track
In addition, the citizen commissioners would be required to live within the city of St. Louis or would need to be a “bona fide business owner” of a business located within 50 miles of the city ...
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Magnus Carlsen mocks FIDE over jeans controversy in video announcing Team Liquid collaboration
Magnus Carlsen has hit back at the International Chess Federation, FIDE, once again, but subtly with his explosive comments in a video announcing him joining the esports giant, Team Liquid. The ...
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Bored with chess, the world’s top player wants to remake the game
Chess professionals and influencers have built millions-strong followings on YouTube and Twitch ... The federation, known by its French acronym, FIDE, last month accused Freestyle Chess of ...
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Magnus Carlsen targets FIDE again despite truce with Freestyle Chess: ‘Doesn’t have players interest at heart’
Freestyle Chess had arrived at a truce with FIDE ahead of the opening event of its 2025 Grand Slam Tour in Germany. The decision helped bring weeks of bad blood to an abrupt end in order to ensure the ...