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Magnus Carlsen criticises classical chess format after D Gukesh's World Championship win: 'Probably the worst way because...'
Magnus Carlsen, a five-time world champion, has criticised the classical chess format, saying that the rapid format is “pure sport”. It is also to be noted that the Norwegian was also critical of the quality of the World Championship match between D Gukesh and Ding Liren.
'Classical chess probably the worst': World no.1 Magnus Carlsen after D Gukesh crowned world champion
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen stirred the pot by declaring faster chess formats the "pure sport", criticising classical chess for being "too forgiving". He argued that rapid and blitz chess better reflect a player's all-around skills.
Magnus Carlsen: Classical chess is too forgiving, too easy to mask deficiencies
Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen says faster chess is pure sport while classical chess becomes more like science, art
World chess champion D Gukesh to take on No.1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess
It will be an exciting battle when new chess world champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen. And it will be happening at the Norway Chess, which will take place in Stavanger from May 26 to June 6, 2025.
Carlsen downplays Gukesh’s World C’ship win with indirect dig, calls classical chess ‘worst way’ to decide ‘best player’
Magnus Carlsen once again downplayed D Gukesh's World Chess Championship win vs Ding Liren, but this time with an indirect dig at the Indian grandmaster.
Magnus Carlsen To Take On Newly-Crowned World Champion Gukesh D At Norway Chess 2025
At Norway Chess 2025, Norway's Magnus Carlsen, the world's highest-rated player, will face the youngest World Champion in history, India's Gukesh Dommaraju.
Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025
The 18-year-old Indian will face two former world champions: Magnus Carlsen and his idol, Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh clinched the title from defending champion Ding Liren in the final game of the World Championship match in Singapore.
Magnus Carlsen rules out chess title clash with Gukesh: Not part of this circus anymore
Magnus Carlsen, the five-time champion, said that he would not be a part of the world chess championships. The Norwegian star also praised D Gukesh for becoming the youngest world champion at the age of 18.
Can D. Gukesh Defeat Magnus Carlsen At Norway Chess 2025?
D. Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion, is set to face Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025, promising an exciting clash of chess titans.
'D Gukesh will never be a player like Magnus Carlsen': Indian GM's coach Grzegorz Gajewski explains why
While D Gukesh is being compared to legendary Magnus Carlsen, his coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, believes the two are ...
Polish grandmaster Grzegorz Gajewski compared D Gukesh to Magnus Carlsen in a huge statement.
Speaking to The Hindu after Gukesh’s win vs Liren, the Indian grandmaster’s chief trainer Grzegorz Gajewski decided to ...
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Chess joins Esports World Cup 2025, Magnus Carlsen appointed as ambassador
In addition, Grandmaster chess player Magnus Carlsen has become an ambassador of the game at the EWC. Chess, more ...