Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the prestigious International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 ...

Carlsen, who has won five world rapid and seven world blitz titles in the last 10 years, also withdrew from the World Blitz Championship which follows the tournament. FIDE said in a statement that ...

The first day of the World Championship in the shorter versions of chess saw five rounds of rapid chess and teenagers shine ...

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship will be held from December 26 (early December 27 in India) to December 31 (early ...

It’s the way it is.” The shared title capped off an eventful few days for Carlsen, who initially quit the World Rapid and Blitz Championships last week after refusing to change out of jeans.

The governing body doubles down on its sole right to conduct World Championships and warns that a breach of contract will ...

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen dropped out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championships on Dec. 27 after refusing to ditch his denim as "a matter of principle" Misha Friedman/Getty World ...

Carlsen and Nepo agreed to a draw after three straight draws in tiebreakers; while Ju beat compatriot Lei Tingjie.

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen will return to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after initially ...

The ongoing dispute between the international chess federation (FIDE) and Magnus Carlsen escalated when the governing body ...

Carlsen, who has won five world rapid and seven world blitz titles in the last 10 years, also withdrew from the World Blitz Championship, which follows the tournament. FIDE said in a statement ...