CNN

From classical to bullet, the different variants of chess explained

From Netflix shows such as “The Queen’s Gambit” to its rock and roll superstar Magnus Carlsen, the popularity of chess has never been stronger. As the game embraces the digital world, chess has only ...
CNN

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 title in ...
Sports Tak on MSN

Magnus Carlsen explains why Freestyle chess beats Classical: The surprising reason behind his shift

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has reignited the chess world’s debate over tradition versus innovation, openly declaring his ...
The Hindu

Nihal shifts his focus to mastering classical time control chess

It is not often that one earns praise from Magnus Carlsen. Nihal Sarin’s liking for the faster formats in chess is known, and the Norwegian World No. 1 mentioned how good the 21-year-old Indian could ...
Indiatimes

Chess | India no. 1 R Praggnanandhaa makes honest admission: 'It's difficult to play classical'

Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa suggests top chess players like Carlsen and Nakamura are shifting away from classical chess due to its demanding preparation and mental fatigue. He highlights the ...