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Magnus Carlsen refutes viral chess stat about him with a grin: "That's nonsense"
Magnus Carlsen reacts to viral hype about his composure at Paris tournament. Discover why the World No. 1 shrugged off fan ...
Thesportstak on MSN16h
"Go after Magnus Carlsen": Chess legend fires up D Gukesh ahead of Norway Chess showdown
A chess icon has thrown his weight behind reigning World Champion D Gukesh as the Indian prodigy gears up for a high-stakes clash against Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Though ...
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Magnus Carlsen sets a memory test for BBC2 chess viewers
Magnus Carlsen, the world No1, made a cameo appearance via video in last Monday’s third episode of BBC2’s Chess Masters: The Endgame, challenging contestants to memorise a position from a ...
CNN24d
Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era
Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the ...
The Globe and Mail26d
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen rules out world championship return, says he’s still ‘better than the kids’
Magnus Carlsen feels he’s still better than the young generation of chess players, but the Norwegian great is ruling out a comeback at the classical world championship. World number one Carlsen ...
Reuters26d
Chess-Carlsen rules out world championship return, still 'better than the kids'
PARIS, March 17 (Reuters) - Magnus Carlsen feels he's still better than the young generation of chess players, but the Norwegian great is ruling out a comeback at the classical world championship.