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Magnus Carlsen · Las Vegas

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Las Vegas 2025: Magnus Carlsen Beats Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi to Book Third-Place Playoff vs Nakamura

71% Right coverage: 7 sources

Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen produced a stunning comeback, winning five games on the trot, to book a spot in the third-place playoff, against USA’s Hikaru Nakamura, in the Freestyle Chess Las Vegas Grand Slam on Sunday.See the Story

Fabiano Caruana · Las Vegas

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Las Vegas 2025: Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi enter quarterfinals; Carlsen eliminated from title contention

Coverage: 6 sources

India’s R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi entered the quarterfinals of the Freestyle Chess Las Vegas Grand Slam on Thursday, while tour leader Magnus Carlsen was eliminated from title contention.See the Story

Levon Aronian · Las Vegas

Going Freestyle: New Chess Format Brings $750K Tournament to Las Vegas

60% Right coverage: 5 sources

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is the first worldwide tournament series using the unique “Chess960” rules.See the Story

When Gerard Pique Was Left Stunned by Magnus Carlsen Sacrificing His Queen in Game

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Former Barcelona and Spain footballer Gerard Pique, who is an investor in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, and a self-confessed Magnus Carlsen fan.Levon Aronian · Las Vegas See the Story

The Event Is the Largest of Its Kind. This Summer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen Are Colleagues.

Saudi Arabia is spending billions of kroner on the venture. Magnus Carlsen is hired to do one thing.Cristiano Ronaldo · Oslo See the Story

Aronian Wins First Freestyle Grand Slam Title in Las Vegas - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

LAS VEGAS (freestyle-chess.com) — Levon Aronian captured his first Freestyle Chess Grand Slam crown on Sunday, July 20, at Wynn Las Vegas, defeating Hans Niemann 1.5-0.5 in the Grand Final. According to Freestyle-chess.com, the 42-year-old, who earlier in the week knocked out both Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, sealed the title – and the $200,000 first prize – by converting a dominant second game after an opening draw. Aronian declared: “It…Levon Aronian · Las Vegas Read Article

New Focus in Chess: the Drama Takes over the Thinking Sport

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The time of reflection is falling, the error rate is rising – and the world champion Magnus Carlsen hits the table: chess takes on board the fact that the quality of the trains is falling. Why?Magnus Carlsen · Frankfurt Read Article

Hikaru Nakamura Says FIDE’s only Kept Rating Spot for Candidates Tournament Alive for Magnus Carlsen

Coverage: 2 sources

The ratings spot is one of the many pathways to qualify for the eight-player Candidates tournament, which is the final step to challenging for the World Chess Championship titleHikaru Nakamura · India See the Story

How a 7th-Century War Game Transformed Into a Symbol of Intelligence

The game of chess has a history spanning over a thousand years, evolving from the ancient Indian game of chaturanga into a modern global sport. Shaped by cultural exchange, conquest, and innovation, its rules and strategies have transformed dramatically. Today, modern chess emphasizes strategy, control, and planning. Following the rise of computer analysis, chess grandmasters now blend classical knowledge with cutting-edge technological insights…Magnus Carlsen · Bratislava See the Story

Vishy Anand on Magnus Carlsen’s fist smash moment: ‘Like falling and injuring yourself 2 metres before finish line’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Anand said that the viral moment had actually broken stereotypes of chess players not showing emotion during games.Magnus Carlsen · Norway Read Article

Magnus Carlsen Says He Had ‘Complete Collapse of Nervous System’ on First Day of Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Event

Coverage: 2 sources

Carlsen, slamming the other players, said it was “utterly ridiculous” that players were playing the “same setup that they've discussed for 10 minutes” before games.Magnus Carlsen · Las Vegas See the Story

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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Las Vegas 2025: Magnus Carlsen Beats Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi to Book Third-Place Playoff vs Nakamura

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Las Vegas 2025: Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi enter quarterfinals; Carlsen eliminated from title contention

Going Freestyle: New Chess Format Brings $750K Tournament to Las Vegas

When Gerard Pique Was Left Stunned by Magnus Carlsen Sacrificing His Queen in Game

The Event Is the Largest of Its Kind. This Summer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen Are Colleagues.

Aronian Wins First Freestyle Grand Slam Title in Las Vegas - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

New Focus in Chess: the Drama Takes over the Thinking Sport

Hikaru Nakamura Says FIDE’s only Kept Rating Spot for Candidates Tournament Alive for Magnus Carlsen

How a 7th-Century War Game Transformed Into a Symbol of Intelligence

Vishy Anand on Magnus Carlsen’s fist smash moment: ‘Like falling and injuring yourself 2 metres before finish line’

Magnus Carlsen Says He Had ‘Complete Collapse of Nervous System’ on First Day of Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Event

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When Gerard Pique Was Left Stunned by Magnus Carlsen Sacrificing His Queen in Game

The Event Is the Largest of Its Kind. This Summer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen Are Colleagues.

Aronian Wins First Freestyle Grand Slam Title in Las Vegas - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

New Focus in Chess: the Drama Takes over the Thinking Sport

Hikaru Nakamura Says FIDE’s only Kept Rating Spot for Candidates Tournament Alive for Magnus Carlsen

How a 7th-Century War Game Transformed Into a Symbol of Intelligence

Vishy Anand on Magnus Carlsen’s fist smash moment: ‘Like falling and injuring yourself 2 metres before finish line’

Magnus Carlsen Says He Had ‘Complete Collapse of Nervous System’ on First Day of Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Event