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The Latest Breaking News from Magnus Carlsen

Huge chess scandal ends with begrudging agreement as one grandmaster threatens to 'name names' regardless

World champion Magnus Carlsen had accused opponent Hans Niemann of cheating.

PC Gamer

Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann cleared of using sex toy to help him cheat

Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has been cleared of cheating following claims that he used a sex toy to receive wireless signals against world champion Magnus Carlsen.

Evening Standard

Chess cheating controversy | Carlsen, Niemann settle dispute outside court

Norway's Magnus Carlsen and U.S. chess prodigy Hans Niemann have resolved their dispute outside court. Niemann's account on Chess.com has been reinstated and he is welcome to play at future events. Carlsen acknowledged Chess.com's report and is willing to play Niemann in future events.

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Carlsen and Niemann settle dispute over cheating claims that rocked chess

A dispute that caused scandal in the world of elite chess appears to have been settled after the players involved said they have moved on from their rift

The Guardian - US

Tata Steel tournament — a solid platform that takes Indian chess forward

European women in sarees, equal prize money, top stars, passionate fans: Tata Steel Chess India has it all. Tata Steel Chess India has it all: European women in sarees, equal prize money, top stars, passionate fans. It's India's only elite chess event, with the world's top talents, and has seen…

The Hindu

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal | Golden generation of Indian chess

India’s Fabulous Four have taken the country’s chess to new heights. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal are the future of Indian chess. The Fabulous Four have taken the country's chess to new heights. All under 20, they have achieved remarkable feats, such as D. Gukesh breaking into the world's top…

The Hindu

Unchecked run: On the Chess World Cup, Magnus Carlsen and his challengers

Whoever wins the World title cannot claim to be the planet’s best player as long as Magnus Carlsen is around

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Chess: sickly Carlsen wins World Cup in Baku by beating Praggnanandhaa

Norway’s world No 1 Magnus Carlsen won the World Cup after playing cautiously in the first two games due to food poisoning

The Guardian - UK

This is no small feat: PM Modi leads wishes for Praggnanandhaa

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also took to social media to congratulate Praggnanandhaa for his feat.

The Hindu

Chess: Magnus Carlsen beats India’s Praggnanandhaa to win FIDE World Cup

The 32-year-old Norwegian, who has dominated International Chess Federation rankings for 12 years, defeats Indian teen.

Al Jazeera

FIDE World Cup finals | Carlsen claims the crown; Praggnanandhaa wins hearts

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa’s dream run in the FIDE World Cup ended at the hands of world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, who beat him 1.5-0.5 in the tie-break in Baku on August 24 after the classical games ended in a stalemate.

The Hindu

FIDE Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen 2nd game ends in draw

Indian grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa plays against World No.1 Magnus Carlsen

The Hindu

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Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa plays out 35-move draw with Carlsen in Game 1

FIDE World Cup final between Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen ends in draw. Playoff to decide winner if tie occurs. Tiebreak procedure involves two rapid, two 'slow blitz' games.

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Dynamite News

Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa clashes with World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for World Cup title

The much-awaited final of the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup where Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is competing against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has started here in Baku. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

‘India is waiting’: Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen

India’s 18-year-old grandmaster will take on Norway’s reigning world number one in the Chess World Cup final in Baku.

The Independent UK

Indian prodigy becomes youngest player to reach Chess World Cup final

R Praggnanandhaa, 18, will take on Magnus Carlsen in the World Cup final

The Hindu

FIDE World Cup | Chess great Kasparov congratulates Praggnanandhaa; lauds mother for ‘special kind of support’

Garry Kasparov lauds Indian grandmaster Praggnanandhaa's mother for her "special kind of support" as he reaches the FIDE World Cup final. Praggnanandhaa beat two New York cowboys and his coach is optimistic about his chances in the title clash against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. Praggnanandhaa is the youngest and…

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Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa makes history, meets Carlsen in the final

R. Praggnanandhaa defeats Fabiano Caruana 3.5-2.5 to reach World Cup final. Aleksandra Goryachkina beats Nurgyul Salimova 2.5-1.5 to win Women's World Cup. Praggnanandhaa becomes 3rd youngest to qualify for Candidates Tournament. Goryachkina wins $50,000, Salimova takes home $35,000. Praggnanandhaa pulls Caruana into shorter time-controls, wins decisive rapid game. Goryachkina rides…

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Praggnanandhaa heads to World Cup Chess finals, beating Fabiano Caruana

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa stunned world No.3 Fabiano Caruana 3.5-2.5 via the tie-break in the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament. He will now take on Norway’s Magnus Carlsen in the final.

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen edges closer to World Cup as Indians shine and Russians fail

The world No 1 faces the little-known Nijat Abasov in this weekend’s semi-final, while there were four Indian quarter-finalists and no Russians

The Hindu

FIDE WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa ousts Erigaisi in sudden death tie-break, enters semi-final

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament.

The Hindu

FIDE World Cup | Gukesh to face Carlsen in quarterfinals; Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi set up all-Indian clash

Gukesh defeated China’s Wang Hao 1.5-0.5 to set up a much-awaited quarterfinal clash against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen escapes after flirting with defeat at World Cup

World No 1 lost first game to Germany’s Vincent Keymer through endgame blunder, but finally won 3.5-2.5 after speed tiebreaks

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak set to announce £500,000 government fund for chess

There will be major support for England’s international teams, plus a boost for teaching the game in state schools, and a plan to install 100 chess tables in public parks

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