Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen sets new benchmark with 9/9 score at Grenke Chess Freestyle Open; earns new Bobby Fischer comparison

Magnus Carlsen's nine-game winning streak at the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open 2025 is being compared to the great Bobby Fischer's dominance at the 1963-64 US Championship. The fact the Carlsen's win came in Freestyle Chess format makes it even more special.

'Everybody can beat Magnus Carlsen... he is not a computer: 10-year-old chess prodigy Ivan Kukushkin

Bulgarian chess prodigy Ivan Kukushkin made the bold statement after collecting his second win against an International Master in as many games at the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open, where world No 1 Magnus Carlsen has already been crowned champion with a round to spare.

Uncompromising Magnus Carlsen forces opponent to remove wrist watch before Freestyle Chess match; watch video

Magnus Carlsen showed no mercy as he spotted his opponent Victor Mikhalevski wearing a wristwatch during their match at the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open. Carlsen leads the standings after five rounds.

Magnus Carlsen not surprised by D Gukesh's poor run in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: 'It’s not close'

Reigning Classical world champion D Gukesh is yet to make his mark in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, enduring a winless run in the opening leg in Weissenhaus before finishing winless in the second event in Paris.

Magnus Carlsen reveals 'psychological' edge over Hikaru Nakamura after winning Paris Grand Slam

In a chat with the Paris Grand Slam commentary team, Magnus Carlsen explained how he managed to "shut" Hikaru Nakamura out completely in the final while talking about the world No 2's "psychological" issue against him.

Freestyle Chess takes centre-stage in quick time, gives FIDE plenty of reasons to ponder over future

With some of the world's best players in action, Freestyle Chess has been dominating the conversation so far in 2025, having successfully conducted events in Weissenhaus and in Paris in a span of four months with the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open currently underway.

Hans Niemann shows up at Grenke Chess Freestyle Open after last-minute withdrawal from Paris Grand Slam

Hans Niemann was to make his Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour debut in Paris earlier this month, but staged a last-minute withdrawal without offering a proper explanation for the same. The American Grandmaster, however, showed up at the Grenke event, where world No 1 Magnus Carlsen is among the players in action.

Gukesh's chess world title credentials questioned by former Carlsen aide: 'Challengers and champion are roughly the same'

Magnus Carlsen's former main second has questioned D Gukesh's ability to defend his chess world title in 2026. Jon Ludvig Hammer said that the challengers at the moment are as good as the world champion at the moment.

How Magnus Carlsen's triumph and Arjun Erigaisi's 5th-place finish in Paris affects Freestyle Grand Slam Tour standings

Magnus Carlsen defeated Hikaru Nakamura in a blockbuster final in Paris to be crowned champion after falling short in Weissenhaus while Arjun Erigaisi impresses on debut, finishing fourth at the end of the round-robin stage and fifth in the final standings in the second event.

Gukesh reveals why Freestyle Chess remains a challenge as Indians struggle in Paris leg: 'Much more to calculate'

Indian chess sensation D Gukesh has reflected on his struggles in Freestyle Chess after finishing 11th in the Paris leg of the Grand Slam Tour 2025. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen clinched the title in Paris after defeating Hikaru Nakamura in the finals.