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Carlsen faces Armenian chess star

Fresh from what was called an "impressive" performance on Tuesday, when Norwegian chess champion Magnus Carlsen beat his opponent from Poland at the Chess...

‘Magical’ moves by Carlsen

Norway's Magnus Carlsen propelled his team forward at the Chess Olympiad in Tromsø on Monday when he beat Nikola Djukic of Montenegro after 44 moves....

No room at the inn in Tromsø

Hotels in Tromsø in northern Norway are so fully booked this week that more than 40 private homes are being rented to house some...

Campaign rages for chess presidency

A tough, some say 'dirty,' campaign to elect a new president of the international chess federation (FIDE) moved into the northern Norwegian city of...

Carlsen’s fame boosts fortunes

UPDATED: At age 23, Norwegian chess sensation Magnus Carlsen isn't only raking in a fortune for himself and his staff but also for Norway's...

Carlsen & Co ready to roll in Tromsø

He's been sporting a T-shirt this week that reads "Make mistakes," but Norwegian chess champion Magnus Carlsen doesn't aim to make any during the Chess...

Chess Olympiad yields to FIDE

The organizers of the 41st World Chess Olympiad in Tromsø next month bowed to pressure from the World Chess Federation (FIDE) on Monday, and...

FIDE threatens Chess Olympiad

The World Chess Federation (FIDE) threatened on Wednesday to cancel next month's 41st World Chess Olympiad in Tromsø, after organizers refused entry to 10...

Carlsen wins ‘triple crown’ of chess

Norwegian chess champion Magnus Carlsen did it again on Friday. After winning the World Chess Championship last fall, he now holds the titles of...

Carlsen to fight for title in Sochi

UPDATED: Norway's World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen will meet Viswanathan Anand in Sochi this November, in the battle to retain his title. Meanwhile, Carlsen...
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