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'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 forgiv
World Chess Champion D Gukesh's chief trainer compares Indian star to World no.1 Magnus Carlsen says, 'He will never be like Magnus Carlsen'
In a remarkable statement, Polish grandmaster Grzegorz Gajewski compared India's D Gukesh to the legendary Magnus Carlsen following Gukesh's historic win against Ding Liren in the 2024 World Chess Championship.
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.
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
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.
Carlsen downplays Gukesh’s World C’ship win with indirect dig, calls classical chess ‘worst way’ to decide ‘best player’
D Gukesh created history recently, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. The Indian grandmaster came out on top against defending champion Ding Liren in the decisive fourteenth game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore.
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.
D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen showdown in Norway Chess tournament in 2025
World Champion D Gukesh will take on Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess tournament. Carlsen recently questioned the quality of the match, which saw Gukesh become crowned as the new World Champion, which will make the contest even more feisty.
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.
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.
‘He will never be like Magnus Carlsen’: D Gukesh’s chief trainer makes staggering comparison, claims ‘doesn’t like to…’
D Gukesh’s historic win against Ding Liren in Singapore sent the world into a state of frenzy as the 18-year-old became the ...
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