Magnus Carlsen and Wife Ella Welcome First Child

IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen and his wife Ella Victoria have entered a new chapter of life — parenthood. Photograph: FIDE/X World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has a new title off the board: father, as he and......

When Pragg First Beat Magnus Carlsen

'It was 2 am, my parents were asleep. I woke my dad up and said: 'I won'.''He said, 'Good' and then went back to sleep because he had to go to office the next day.' IMAGE: R Praggnanandhaa first......

The Carlsen Effect? FIDE Allows Players To Wear Jeans!

'Appropriate jeans' are now permitted as part of the official dress code. This change offers players more comfort and freedom of choice, while ensuring that the overall appearance of the event......

FIDE allows players to wear jeans at Doha Rapid & Blitz

Clothing must be neat and free of rips, tears, offensive slogans or prohibited logos. T-shirts, shorts, baseball caps and beachwear remain banned. IMAGE: In December 2024, Magnus Carlsen was......

Carlsen strikes back! Crushes Praggnanandhaa, Arjun

IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen back in form at Freestyle chess Grand Slam. Photograph: Freestyle Chess/X World number one Magnus Carlsen found his rhythm back, defeating Arjun Erigaisi 2-0 and R......