D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen reveals why he loves freestyle chess: 'Middlegame is where things really happen'
Magnus Carlsen has revealed the reason why he loves the freestyle chess format. Carlsen was speaking on the sidelines of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, which he co-founded with Jan Henric Buettner in March 2024.
Magnus Carlsen highlights D Gukesh’s flaws after Freestyle Chess 2025 win: ‘Took too many chances…’
World Champion D Gukesh lost to Magnus Carlsen in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, finishing eighth but qualifying for the knockout stage. Despite two losses and seven draws, Gukesh will face Fabiano Caruana in the quarterfinals,
D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen put Freestyle Chess vs FIDE controversy to rest; players reach temporary agreement in meeting
D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen are currently participating at the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour.
Magnus Carlsen on why the future of chess lies in freestyle
Magnus Carlsen, a 34-year-old Norwegian, is among the greatest chess players of all time.
D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today
Magnus Carlsen questioned the validity of classical chess as a measure of skill, favoring rapid chess. Gukesh acknowledged the quality of their championship match, while Carlsen ruled out a title clash.
Magnus Carlsen Favored To Win Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus
Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated chess player since 2010, will take a seat in Weissenhaus, Germany, to compete in freestyle chess, previously known as Chess960 and Fischer Random. The starting position of the back row pieces is randomized, removing a top grandmaster’s lifetime of memorization and theory on how to open a chess game.
World Champion Gukesh loses to Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
Classical World Champion D. Gukesh lost to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the last round of the round-robin stage at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour on Sunday.
Magnus Carlsen labelled 'arrogant', 'cowardly' in fresh attack from American chess GM amid FIDE-Freestyle tussle
Niemann has been involved in a public feud with Carlsen since the five-time world champion accused his American opponent of cheating in the Sinquefield Cup in 2022.
Gukesh, Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Chess Tour and feud with FIDE: explained
This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat between Carlsen and the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE in the build-up to the tournament.
Magnus Carlsen reacts after beating world champion Gukesh: 'He was trying to do a little bit too much'
D Gukesh endured a disappointing defeat against Magnus Carlsen at the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus.
Magnus Carlsen on beating world champion Gukesh: ‘He was really brave, but when it was time to be brave again, he retreated’
In the last game of the round robin stage, Gukesh was handed a defeat by former world champion Magnus Carlsen.
Magnus Carlsen spills secrets in confession booth, makes bombshell Freestyle Chess claim: ‘I’m thinking what is he…’
The Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam has some interesting features, and one of them is the confession booth. It was ...
Magnus Carlsen says he won't participate in FIDE events in future: 'As of now, it's completely out of the question'
Magnus Carlsen has said that he won’t be competing in FIDE tournaments anymore, with the World No 1 stating that he remains ...