Norway Chess 2026 opens with major upsets
OSLO: Norway Chess 2026 began with an action-packed first round in Oslo, featuring decisive games, tense endgames, and dramatic moments across both tournaments.
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Gukesh-Carlsen rivalry reignites as Norway Chess gets underway in Oslo
OSLO: As the curtains rose on Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo on Monday much of the spotlight was on the simmering rivalry between reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju and home favorite Magnus Carlsen — a contest that has added fresh drama to one of chess’ most prestigious events.
Chess-Niemann says he will be ‘stone cold killer’ as Carlsen feud resurfaces in documentary
PARIS, April 7 : Hans Niemann declares he will become a “stone cold killer” and the world’s best player in a Netflix documentary released on Tuesday about his feud with five-times classical world champion Magnus Carlsen, a pledge that injects new edge into the lingering fallout from the cheating scandal that shook elite chess.
Chess-Nakamura criticises FIDE's anti-cheating measures at Candidates tournament
April 3 : U.S. grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has criticised the International Chess Federation (FIDE) over what he described as excessive anti-cheating measures at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.
Chess-Man City striker Haaland invests in Norway Chess
March 19 : Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is making moves off the football pitch after investing in Norway Chess to help launch a new global tournament aimed at turning the cerebral sport into a bigger spectacle.
Chess-Norway's Carlsen wins first FIDE Freestyle World Championship
Feb 15 : Norway's Magnus Carlsen added another crown to his collection on Sunday by becoming the first official FIDE Freestyle Chess world champion after a comeback win over Fabiano Caruana in Germany.
Chess-Another world title up for grabs as Freestyle Chess and FIDE agree on $300,000 event
PARIS, Jan 7 : Another world chess title will be up for grabs next month after the launch of the first official FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship, expanding the sport’s growing elite calendar beyond the traditional classical crown.
Chess-Nakamura downplays ratings controversy after taking 'Mickey Mouse' route to Candidates
Jan 6 : Hikaru Nakamura split the chess world this year by reaching the Candidates Tournament after thrashing minnows at a series of low-tier events but the grandmaster is unrepentant and says any player would make the same moves as him under the circumstances.