How Jan Henric Buettner, the Kerry Packer of chess, made a ‘boring’ game exciting
The term ‘Freestyle Chess’ was born because Jan Henric Buettner felt that Fischer Random 960, the original version, sounded ...
Gukesh resigns in 18 moves against Caruana in Freestyle Chess quarters
The reigning world champion lost the must-win Game 2 of the last eight on Monday to continue his winless run in Weissenhaus ...
Meet the Central Texas 10-year-old who will beat you at chess, even if you’re really good
Advik Manchanda, a 10-year-old chess prodigy from Cedar Park, Texas, recently became the only Texan to win in the 2024 K-12 ...
D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today
Magnus Carlsen questioned the validity of classical chess as a measure of skill, favoring rapid chess. Gukesh acknowledged ...
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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: A New Era in Chess
World Champion D Gukesh starts his journey in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, a new format birthed by Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner, with mixed results. Despite controversies with FIDE, the ...
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Chess player Clarito triumphs in Palarong Pambansa division qualifier
Batang Pinoy medalist Kyle Jhazmin Clarito dominated the elementary girls category of the division qualifier for the Palarong ...
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expects 'chess match' vs. Vic Fangio-led Eagles defense in Super Bowl LIX
Patrick Mahomes is undefeated (8-0) against Vic Fangio-led defenses, but the Kansas City Chiefs QB is expecting the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator to change things up in Super Bowl LIX.