Chess-Carlsen claims first Esports World Cup title
Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament on Friday, defeating Alireza Firouzja in Riyadh.
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Chelsea’s Maresca braces for "game of chess" against PSG in Club World Cup final
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey :Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has likened Sunday’s Club World Cup final against Paris St. Germain to a game of chess, as the Blues prepare to face the Champions League holders and Ligue 1 giants in a highly anticipated clash.
Fluminense embrace underdog role as they prepare to face Chelsea
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. :Fluminense are relishing their role as the Club World Cup's underdogs ahead of Tuesday's semi-final against Chelsea, with manager Renato Gaucho embracing an "us against the world" mentality that has carried the Brazilian side to an improbable run.
Monterrey coach Torrent wary of Dortmund threat after sealing last 16 berth
LOS ANGELES :Monterrey coach Domenec Torrent has warned his players that they face another huge challenge at the Club World Cup when they take on Borussia Dortmund in the last 16 in Atlanta on Monday.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen opens up on viral table slam, how much losing hurts
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen slammed a table after he lost to world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in a classical game. (Credit: YouTube @Norway Chess)
England complete series win over West Indies with a game to spare after chasing down a target of 197
BRISTOL: England completed a series win over the West Indies with a game to spare after chasing down a target of 197 in the second T20 international in Bristol on Sunday.
Dubai remains a cornerstone in Carlsen’s journey, says father after Norway chess triumph
STAVANGER: As Magnus Carlsen lifted a record-extending seventh Norway Chess title on Friday, his father Henrik Carlsen reflected on the enduring significance of a city that has long been woven into the fabric of his son’s chess journey — Dubai.
Chess-Carlsen puts meltdown behind him to win Norway Chess tournament
Chess great Magnus Carlsen recovered from his meltdown against world champion Gukesh Dommaraju last weekend to win the Norway Chess tournament on Friday.