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‘We followed the rules, Magnus Carlsen didn’t’: FIDE deputy prez Viswanathan Anand | Chess News – Times of India

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Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand NEW DELHI: Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen’s unexpected withdrawal from the World Rapid and Blitz Championships has drawn sharp reactions from across the chess community. The controversy stemmed from Carlsen’s refusal to comply with FIDE‘s dress code, which prohibits jeans at tournament venues. This defiance led to his disqualification…

Magnus Carlsen penalised for wearing jeans, quits World Rapid and Blitz Championship

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Defending World Rapid and Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship after being penalised for a dress code violation (jeans) in New York City. The Norwegian chess icon was barred from participating in Round 9 of the Rapid section after violating FIDE’s strict dress code by wearing jeans. Carlsen was fined $200…

‘Gukesh will never be like Magnus Carlsen’: Coach Gajewski on new world chess champion | Chess News – Times of India

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D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Polish chess grandmaster and D Gukesh‘s coach during the recently-concluded FIDE World Chess Championship, Grzegorz Gajewski has reflected on the rise of the new world chess champion Gukesh.He drew comparisons between his protégé and Magnus Carlsen, who is a five-time world champion and also regarded as…

Gukesh unfazed by Carlsen, Kramnik criticism, says ‘World Championship decided not just by…’ | – Times of India

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Newly crowned chess world champion D Gukesh responded to critiques regarding the quality of his match against Ding Liren.He emphasized that victory in high-stakes matches isn’t solely determined by gameplay. He believes willpower and character are equally crucial, qualities he feels he amply demonstrated.At 18, Gukesh defeated Liren in the 14-game world championship match, scoring…

Magnus Carlsen rules out chess title clash with Gukesh: Not part of this circus anymore

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Magnus Carlsen ruled out chances of facing India’s D Gukesh or playing against other opponents in World Chess Championship title clashes. After winning five times since 2013, Carlsen did not choose to defend his title last year. It was only after his withdrawal that Ding Liren was picked to face Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in the…

Viral Video: Magnus Carlsen left clueless as Indian female chess player touches his feet – Times of India

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Magnus Carlsen left clueless as Indian female chess player touches his feet (Photo Credits: Screengrab/PTI) NEW DELHI: A heartwarming moment stole the spotlight at the Tata Steel Chess India Festival 2024 in Kolkata when India’s Bristy Mukherjee touched Magnus Carlsen’s feet before receiving her trophy. Mukherjee, who triumphed in the All India Women Rapid event…