Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Magnus Carlsen

Chess Mates: the fantastic true story of the sex toy rumour that buzzed around the world

It was the anal bead theory that caused a global sensation. Now, a new Netflix film tells the tale of two grandmasters, one scandal – and a whole lot of bad blood

The Guardian - UK

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Seen Snitching on Chess Opponent Who Just Wanted a Selfie

A now-viral video shows what Carlsen did before starting his chess match against Kazakhstan’s Alua Nurman.

Sports Illustrated

The Testaments to Big Mistakes: the seven best shows to stream this week

Chase Infiniti stars in Margaret Atwood’s gripping sequel to the Handmaid’s Tale, plus Dan Levy’s irresistibly goofy new sitcom will thrill Schitt’s Creek fans

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Erling Haaland announces surprise investment in new global chess tour

Erling Haaland has invested in a global chess tour in the hope of making the ‘incredible game’ more popular

The Independent UK

Striking gambit: Erling Haaland invests in new world chess championship

Erling Haaland said of chess: ‘There are clear similarities to football,’ with his fellow Norwegian – and world chess No 1 Magnus Carlsen – likely to play

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Gukesh joint last in Prague as world champion, 19, struggles for form

The youngest ever global title holder has had a hard time this year, but hopes for better in May, when he meets Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess at Oslo, and in the autumn, when he defends his crown

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins yet again while British Championship prize fund soars

The world No 1 won his 21st global title by defeating his old rival Fabiano Caruana in Freestyle chess at Weissenhaus in Germany

The Guardian - UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Chess: Magnus Carlsen triumphs in London speed event but Nakamura fails

The Norwegian, 35, showcased his skills in the chess.com speed championship, but the US star and streamer was twice beaten

The Guardian - UK

Abdusattorov triumphs at Wijk aan Zee as Uzbek pair sweep ‘chess Wimbledon’

The duo from Tashkent took first and second prizes at the traditional Netherlands new year tournament, while the favourites from India ended up near the bottom

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Hastings Masters guards tradition and produces an English co-winner

IM Alex Golding, 22, who earned nearly £2,000, is among the rising talents aiming to match the leading English grandmasters

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins two more world speed crowns despite mishaps

The Norwegian, 35, overcame elite fields despite time forfeits after knocking over pieces in critical games

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen back in World Rapid and Blitz as Fide signals jeansgate peace

The Norwegian world No 1 will compete at Doha next week, a year after he was penalised for wearing jeans in New York

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins Freestyle Tour title despite defeat in final event

Norway’s world No 1, 35, lost 0.5-1.5 to the US veteran Levon Aronian, 43, in Cape Town but was already sure of overall victory and a prize of around $500k

The Guardian - UK

Chess icons Carlsen, Nakamura, and GothamChess to lead BETBY masterclass at ICE Barcelona 2026

Explosive lineup.

Dot Esports

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Dot Esports

Magnus Carlsen returns for BETBY’s global campaign expansion

Exemplifying intellect, precision, and leadership.

International Business Times UK

'People Don't Think, They Echo': Vladimir Kramnik's Message on Truth and Lies Goes Viral After Filing Complaint Over Death Theats

Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik speaks out after receiving death threats linked to Daniel Naroditsky's death, as his message sparks debate on online hate.

International Business Times UK

Daniel Naroditsky' Tragic Final Moments: How Pals Tried to Save Him Hours Before His Death

Daniel Naroditsky's sudden death has rocked the chess world, igniting a furious backlash against former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik.

The Guardian - US

Vladimir Kramnik denies wrongdoing in death of US chess star Daniel Naroditsky

The ex-world champion issued his first statement since Daniel Naroditsky’s death on Saturday, rejecting blame and claiming a “campaign of harassment”

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

PC Gamer

Cheating accusations and worse are tearing the chess world apart in the aftermath of a 29 year-old grandmaster's death—What is happening in the game of kings?

"A disgrace to chess."

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Fide to ‘discipline’ Kramnik over Naroditsky cheating allegations

The Fide president, Arkady Dvorkovich, said that Kramnik, who is accused of unfounded allegations against Naroditsky, will be referred to its ethics disciplinary committee

International Business Times UK

Did Vladimir Kramnik Push Daniel Naroditsky Too Far? Fide Launches Investigation After Outrage From Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura

FIDE has launched an investigation into Vladimir Kramnik after outrage from Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura over the late Daniel Naroditsky's treatment and accusations of cheating in online chess.

The Guardian - US

Fide to investigate Kramnik over attacks on Naroditsky as chess reels from player’s death

Fide faces calls to discipline Vladimir Kramnik after his public attacks on Daniel Naroditsky, whose death has shaken the online chess community

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Ukraine soldier grandmaster wins gold medal at European team championships

Igor Kovalenko, 36, the world No 48 with a Fide rating of 2669, has been a frontline soldier for three years and only began playing again a month ago

The Guardian - UK

‘Chess Messi’ Faustino Oro achieves grandmaster norm and 2500 rating at just 11

The Argentinian looks set to break the record for the youngest GM after winning the Legends and Prodigies tournament in Madrid

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Wesley So wins $350,000 Sinquefield Cup as world champion Gukesh fails again

Every game among the top seven finishers was halved, despite a regulation in the event forbidding agreed draws

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.