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D Gukesh blames Freestyle Chess woes on ‘intuition’ as Erigaisi performs better in Paris: ‘I’m not like Magnus Carlsen…’
D Gukesh had to settle for joint-11th position at the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam and Arjun Erigaisi came fifth.
Freestyle Chess takes centre-stage in quick time, gives FIDE plenty of reasons to ponder over future
With some of the world’s best players in action, Freestyle Chess has been dominating the conversation so far in 2025, having ...
Indians at Freestyle Chess Paris: Why Arjun Erigaisi finished 5th while D Gukesh continued to be poor
Arjun Erigaisi put up an impressive performance in his maiden appearance in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris, the ...
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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: Magnus Carlsen wins Paris title after final leg draw with Hikaru Nakamura; Arjun Erigaisi finishes fifth
Magnus Carlsen held his ground to secure a draw against Hikaru Nakamura in the second leg of the final, ultimately clinching ...
Chess-Carlsen masters another format in Paris
World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory ...
Magnus Carlsen clinches Freestyle Chess Grand Slam title in Paris
Magnus Carlsen triumphed at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, securing the title by defeating Hikaru Nakamura 1.5–0.5 ...
Hans Niemann makes comeback at Grenke Chess after last-minute no-show at Freestyle Chess in Paris
With the American Grandmaster's surprise return to contention at Grenke, the possibility of him meeting arch-nemesis Magnus ...
Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura set for blockbuster Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam final
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura are set to face off in the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam final after winning their ...
Chess: world No 1 Carlsen adds another triumph in Paris Freestyle final
Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, added another triumph to his illustrious career on Monday when he won the Paris leg of the $3.75mn Freestyle Grand Slam by defeating his old rival and world No 2, the ...
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 ...
Magnus Carlsen's D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi Freestyle Chess prediction proved right in brutal manner
Magnus Carlsen was proved right as D Gukesh’s Freestyle Chess struggles continued. The India No. 1 had a miserable showing in ...
With Freestyle Chess, Magnus Carlsen rediscovers child-like joy and the hunger to ‘prove himself’ that made him a legend
Carlsen declared so himself. Right after he had defeated one-time arch-nemesis Hikaru Nakamura in the final of the Paris leg ...