The New Indian Express

Battle to save Classical chess amid Rapid, Blitz onslaught

SINGAPORE: A couple of days ahead of the World Championship, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana had checked into Singapore. In an alternate world, the former, the World No 1 across all three regular ...
Indiatimes

'Classical chess probably the worst': World no.1 Magnus Carlsen after D Gukesh crowned world champion

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen stirred the pot by declaring faster chess formats the "pure sport", criticising classical chess for being "too forgiving". He argued that rapid and blitz chess better ...
NDTV

D Gukesh's "Shocked" Reaction As Magnus Carlsen Says He Will Quit Classical Chess

D. Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess event, prompting Carlsen to consider stepping back from classical chess. He expressed dissatisfaction with the format and hinted at future ...
CNN

Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the title in ...
Deccan Chronicle

I'm open to all formats, but classical chess will always reign: Gukesh

New Delhi: Unfazed by the evolving chess landscape, reigning world champion D Gukesh is open to compete in all formats but asserted that while freestyle chess brings excitement, the classical chess, ...
Indiatimes

Chess | India no. 1 R Praggnanandhaa makes honest admission: 'It's difficult to play classical'

Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa suggests top chess players like Carlsen and Nakamura are shifting away from classical chess due to its demanding preparation and mental fatigue. He highlights the ...