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FIDE World Blitz Chess Championships 2024: Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi share open title; Ju Wenjun wins women's
Carlsen and Nepo agreed to a draw after three straight draws in tiebreakers; while Ju beat compatriot Lei Tingjie.
Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi’s Decision To Share World Blitz Title Sparks Controversy
World number one Carlsen and Russia's Nepomniachtchi shared the Blitz title after three sudden-death games failed to produce a winner. This was the first time that the title was awarded to two players after the Norwegian asked whether it could be shared given the deadlock.
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.
Champion Magnus Carlsen Rocked The Chess World By Refusing To Take Off His Jeans
The chess world is never short on scandals, and the latest one is incredibly on brand. Top-ranked former world champion Magnus Carlsen recently showed up to a tournament in jeans, refused to change, got fined, and then threatened to back out of the event altogether. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) then proceeded to blink first.
Historic tie: Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi share World Blitz Championship
Reigning FIDE World Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen won his 8th title on Wednesday, 1 January. In a historic feat, Carlsen decided to share the title with his opponent Ian Nepomniachtchi, making them the first twin winners of the competition.
How Magnus Carlsen’s jeans sparked a chess controversy
The world’s No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially withdrawing as he refused to change out of a pair of jeans. The 34-year-old pulled out from the World Rapid Championship on Friday after breaching the dress code and opting not to change his attire.
‘Cause for investigation’: Chess world miffed at Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi sharing blitz title
In a video that's gone viral, Carlsen can be heard telling Nepomniachtchi that if “FIDE refuse (to allow us to share title), we can just play short draws until they give up.”
Magnus Carlsen And Ian Nepomniachtchi Share World Blitz Chess Championship Title, Create History
Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agreed to share the title after the sudden-death games failed to produce a winner.
What a joke: FIDE slammed after Carlsen, Nepomniachtchi share World Blitz crown
Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi made history by sharing the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship title in New York. Carlsen proposed the tie, which Nepomniachtchi accepted, eliciting mixed reactions from the chess community.
Title Gambit Accepted: Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to be joint world blitz champions
This is the first time in history that two players have shared the World Blitz title in scenes reminiscent of Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi agreeing to share the Olympic gold in the high jump event at Tokyo 2020.
FIDE President on Magnus Carlsen jeans controversy: ‘I sincerely regret that this situation escalated’
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich says the dress code controversy doesn't look good on chess and the withdrawal of Magnus ...
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Magnus Carlsen returns to World Blitz Chess Championship after jeans dispute
I think the situation was badly mishandled on their side.”In his Sunday statement, the FIDE president recognized the need ...
'Not Ready For This Job': World No.1 Magnus Carlsen Slams FIDE Vice-President And 5 Time World Champ Viswanathan Anand
Magnus Carlsen up until recently was involved in a massive row at the World Rapid and Blitz Championship after the World No.1 ...
FIDE CEO responds to Magnus Carlsen’s ‘f*** you’ rant: ‘I know no less colourful words than him’
Magnus Carlsen had also taken a jibe at his predecessor Viswanathan Anand, who is currently a deputy president at FIDE, by ...
Magnus Carlsen hits out at FIDE's deputy president Viswanathan Anand: 'Unfit for the job'
Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Blitz Chess Championship after FIDE permitted players to compete in jeans.
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I'm definitely playing in jeans! Magnus Carlsen forces FIDE to bend its knee, and its rules
FIDE has confirmed that participation for the World No. 1 at the World Blitz Chess Championship starting New Year's Eve.
FIDE World Blitz Championships 2024: Vaishali leads standings on Day 1; no Indian man qualifies for knockouts
The World Blitz Chess Championship is all set for a grand finale on the final day of the year with India in with a chance for ...
Chess player disqualified for wearing jeans at tournament in New York
Magnus Carlsen arrived to Friday's events in jeans, which officials say were "explicitly prohibited." Carlsen said he played ...