Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore enthusiasts. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Earlier this month, a handful of ...

PARIS, April 15 (Reuters) - World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory at the inaugural Paris Freestyle Chess ...

Arjun Erigaisi fared the best among the Indian contingent at the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event, coming fifth. D Gukesh opened up on his Freestyle Chess struggles and compared himself to ...

The spectacle was part of an ambitious vision to make chess into more of a spectator sport, a new tournament called Freestyle Chess, which is holding Grand Slam events around the world ...