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Carlsen ‘played his way’ to new remis

After spending more than six hours at the chess board on Monday, top chess rivals Magnus Carlsen of Norway and Vishy Anand of India only...

Carlsen ahead after marathon match

Chess champ Magnus Carlsen headed into Monday's latest championship match on the strength of victory over the weekend, followed by a day off. He...

Carlsen admits he lacked control

Reigning chess world champion Magnus Carlsen admitted on Friday that he "didn't have full control" when he once again had to face off against...

Revenge turned to remis for Magnus

He was keen on revenge Wednesday, but Norwegian chess champ Magnus Carlsen only managed to tame his challenger Vishy Anand into a draw (remis) at...

Anand beats Carlsen in third match

All talk of Norwegian chess champion Magnus Carlsen waltzing over his challenger Vishy Anand of India came to an abrupt halt late Tuesday afternoon....

Carlsen celebrated with autographs

After logging a decisive victory over his challenger Vishy Anand on Sunday, Norway's World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen was satisfied enough that he took...

Norway’s chess ace back in action

Magnus Carlsen is, albeit reluctantly, in place in Sochi, Russia to defend his world championship title in chess. He didn't want to play in...

Chess Olympiad forced into bankruptcy

Norway's Chess Olympiad, which played out in the northern city of Tromsø last August, faced several problems including legal challenges from the international chess federation,...

Carlsen’s decision stirs new debate

Magnus Carlsen's decision on Sunday to defend his chess world championship title against Vishy Anand in Sochi, Russia in November wasn't entirely well-received in...

Carlsen caught up in chess politics

A political drama continued to swirl around Norway's international chess star, Magnus Carlsen, as he tried to concentrate at a tournament in Missouri. Some...
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