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Magnus Carlsen shows how Saudi Arabia gobbles up global sports stars

The outstanding chess player of his generation is the latest figure to be associated with a kingdom that uses entertainment to pacify the public

The Guardian - US

Chess: Rachel Reeves announces £1.5m fund as London ChessFest attracts 20,000 visitors

‘We are allocating £1.5m to help identify, support and elevate top-tier players who have the potential to compete at a global level’

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen fights off Gukesh in Zagreb as ChessFest returns to Trafalgar Square

The Norwegian lost his second game in succession to the 19-year-old Indian but won a third in “old man’s chess” style, while 20,000 fans are expected in London on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

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Top-ranked chess superstar reconciles with federation after dress-code dispute

World chess number one Magnus Carlsen announced his return to play in this year’s final World Blitz Championship after the International Chess Federation (FIDE) conceded “elegant minor deviations” during tournaments.

Euronews

Ronaldo, Magnus Carlsen and a $70 million cash pot: Inside the Esports World Cup 2025

This year’s Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia is pulling in global icons like Magnus Carlsen and Cristiano Ronaldo - proving its status as a booming, mainstream phenomenon.

Euronews

Chess betting gets a big boost from BETBY for Esports World Cup

Bold moves in the modern betting era for chess.

Dot Esports

Chess: Carlsen finally achieves 2900 rating as Niemann aims to be Las Vegas party pooper

The world No 1 abandoned his attempts to reach the round number at classical chess in 2023, but achieved it this week on the first Freestyle rating list

The Guardian - UK

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Star-studded WR Chess repeat World Blitz title amid controversy in London

The billionaire’s team looked out for the count, but got a 2-4 defeat annulled on appeal, while an unknown 13-year-old beat the world No 2 in 112 moves

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen stumbles at finish but wins sixth title in seven years at Stavanger

The world No 1 colourfully described his Norway experience and his desk fist-bang against Gukesh Dommaraju

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen secures narrow victory at Stavanger in possible last classical hurrah

The world No 1 won by half a point in Norway but said: ‘It’s a long time since I enjoyed a classical tournament’

The Guardian - UK

How Many Times Has Magnus Carlsen Lost? World Champion Slams Table After Loss To Gukesh Dommaraju

After a defeat against reigning chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Magnus Carlsen surprised the public by slamming the table in frustration.

International Business Times UK

Chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju speaks out after Magnus Carlsen’s post-defeat outburst

Dommaraju defeated former world number one Carlsen in round six of the Norway Chess 2025 tournament

The Independent UK

Magnus Carlsen storms out of chess tournament after shock loss

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The Independent UK

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Slams Table, Knocks Over Pieces During Norway Chess Loss

Magnus Carlsen punched a table after losing a match to the fifth ranked player in the world at Norway Chess.

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The Guardian - US

Magnus Carlsen slams table after shock loss to Gukesh Dommaraju in Norway

Gukesh Dommaraju earned his first classical win over Magnus Carlsen on Sunday in Norway, prompting the world No 1 to punch the table in frustration

The Guardian - UK

Magnus Carlsen sets early pace as stars collide at Norway Chess

Home hope leads after four rounds at Stavanger following his comprehensive victory in the chess.com Speed Championship

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Spurs, Stokes, Scheffler, Swiatek and birds on badges

Have you been paying attention to the football, cricket, golf, rugby union, tennis, chess and NFL?

The Guardian - UK

Magnus Carlsen v The World: chess champion’s 46-day match ends in draw

After 46 days the online freestyle chess match between the Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and 143,000 enthusiasts from around the globe ended in a surprise draw

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The Independent UK

Epic 46-day chess match that pitted Magnus Carlsen against 143,000 people ends in draw

The Norwegian grandmaster faced off against players from around the globe

The Independent UK

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against ‘the world’

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game

The Independent UK

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is playing a single game against 140,000 people worldwide

The Guardian - UK

Chess: top-seeded world champion Gukesh Dommaraju struggles at Bucharest

The 18-year-old Indian finished joint sixth to ninth out of 10 after Friday’s final round, while Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, 19, won first prize after a three-way playoff

The Guardian - US

‘I missed talking math with people’: why John Urschel left the NFL for MIT

The former Baltimore Ravens guard had a lucrative career in professional football. But he chose to concentrate on his first love in academia

The Guardian - UK

BBC Two’s Chess Masters: The Endgame divides opinions as winner is crowned

Thalia Holmes, 20, defeats Richie Kelly, 63, in final after former RAF technician misses a win (can you find it?)

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen scores record nine out of nine at Grenke Freestyle Open

The world No 1 swept the board with a result comparable to the great performances of Bobby Fischer, Anatoly Karpov and Alexander Alekhine, but it won’t count for Fide ratings

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