44 h. ago Chess: Carlsen targets last classical hurrah at Stavanger after defeat against Gukesh

The world No 1 can still win the event in Norway but he says: ‘It’s a long time since I enjoyed a classical tournament’Magnus Carlsen’s shock loss to Gukesh Dommaraju was the world No 1’s first classical defeat by a classical world champion since he lost to Vishy Anand 15 years ago at the 2010 London Classic. It spoilt what should have been a winning position for him at Stavanger, where he was poised to break clear of the field. There are now suggestions that this will be Carlsen’s farewell appearance in classical. He told Take Take Take: “It’s a long time since I enjoyed a classical tournament.”Meanwhile, though, Carlsen could go out on a high on Friday afternoon when he and Gukesh fight for first prize in the final round at Stavanger (4pm start), with Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana also still in contention. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Moment 'world's greatest' chess player loses his composure and slams his fist into the table after losing game

The Norwegian grandmaster was unable to contain his anger during the classical game on Sunday June 1 in Stavanger.

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5 d. ago Chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju speaks out after Magnus Carlsen’s post

Dommaraju defeated former world number one Carlsen in round six of the Norway Chess 2025 tournament

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5 d. ago Derby 2025: Likely field as 20 horses on target for £1.5 million Epsom Classic

Aidan O’Brien trains four of the candidates for the Betfred-sponsored race, which has also attracted 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court, including big race favourite Delacroix

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5 d. ago Magnus Carlsen slams table and storms out after shock loss at Norway Chess tournament

The world No 1 was beaten by world champion Gukesh Dommaraju after making a mistake

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6 d. ago Magnus Carlsen slams table after shock loss to Gukesh Dommaraju in Norway

Gukesh defeats Carlsen in classical for first time everCarlsen punches table, storms out after late blunderWorld champion rises to third in Norway Chess tableWorld champion Gukesh Dommaraju earned his first classical victory over Magnus Carlsen on Sunday at the Norway Chess tournament, toppling the longtime world No 1 in dramatic fashion and prompting the Norwegian to punch the table in frustration before storming out of the venue.The win in round six of the double round-robin event marked a milestone moment in Gukesh’s young career, not for its stakes but for who it came against. Under pressure for much of the contest, the 19-year-old Indian grandmaster turned the tables in the final phase, capitalizing on a rare Carlsen blunder in time trouble to steal the point and shake up the standings in Stavanger. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Magnus Carlsen sets early pace as stars collide at Norway Chess

Home hope leads after four rounds at Stavanger following his comprehensive victory in the Speed ChampionshipMagnus Carlsen arrived in vintage form at the start of the Norway Chess tournament. The encounter began inconclusively with the six stars – in ranking order Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Arjun Erigaisi, Gujesh Dommaraju and Wei Yi – all launching a win or two. Gukesh, who celebrated his 19th birthday on Wednesday, won in round three against Nakamura.Carlsen’s version of one of Bobby Fischer’s favourite openings set the tone last week for another clean sweep of the No 1 of the global elite. Carlsen’s comprehensive victory in the chess.com Speed Championship, which this year also acted as a qualifier for the Esports World Cup, included mini-match victories over three important rivals. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What happened when chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen took on 143,000 people

The game allows Team World to vote on each move, and each side has 24 hours to make their play

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2 w. ago Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against ‘the world’

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game

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3 w. ago Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is playing a single game against 140,000 people worldwide

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