FIDE, Magnus Carlsen and Freestyle Chess

Gukesh, Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Chess Tour and feud with FIDE: explained
This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat between Carlsen and the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE in the build-up to the tournament.
Chess-Freestyle tour boss, Carlsen call for FIDE president's resignation
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour boss Jan Henric Buettner and all-time great Magnus Carlsen have called on International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through.
Chess: Deadlock between FIDE and Freestyle Chess Tour breaks; Tour deletes world championship title
“The organizers of the “Freestyle Chess Tour” fully deleted from its Regulations the reference to the “World Championship” title. Following this change in the regulations, players wishing to participate in the 2025 “Freestyle Chess Tour” are no longer required to sign the waiver note,” said the updated FIDE statement.
Magnus Carlsen Demands Resignation of FIDE President Over Chess Tour Dispute
Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has called for FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to resign due to coercive tactics and unfulfilled promises. The disagreement stems from the collapsed talks between FIDE and the Freestyle Tour,
Carlsen v FIDE row intensifies over Freestyle Chess World Championship
The ongoing dispute between the international chess federation (FIDE) and Magnus Carlsen escalated when the governing body hit out at the Freestyle Chess Players Club, which is co-owned by the Norwegian great,
Players participating in Freestyle Chess Tour not required to sign waiver: Fide
Fide has been unequivocal about not wanting to part with its sole authority over the ‘World Championship’ title
FIDE vs Magnus Carlsen: FIDE releases statement amid Freestyle Chess Tour fiasco says, 'Without these principles, the integrity...'
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) issued a comprehensive statement on Monday following the news that no agreement had been reached between FIDE and Freestyle Chess over the use of the “World Championship.
D Gukesh makes feelings clear on FIDE vs Freestyle Chess controversy, drops huge verdict: ‘The Classical World C’ship…’
T he Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour begins on February 7, and organisers will be hoping to get past the recent controversy.
FIDE confirms feud with Freestyle Chess is over as Grand Slam Tour removes 'World Championship' from regulations
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Tuesday that the sport’s governing body feud with Freestyle Tour has ...
FIDE vs Freestyle Chess dispute continues as ‘intensive negotiations’ lead nowhere
FIDE said that the talks had fallen through due to organisers of the Freestyle Chess Tour refusing to "acknowledge FIDE's ...
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FIDE celebrates Kakuma Chess Program milestones
The Chess for Protection Programme has been transforming the lives of refugees in the Kakuma Refugee Camp and the Kalobeyei ...
Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh move up FIDE Circuit 2025 ladder after Tata Steel Chess heroics
R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh are ranked second and third in the 2025 FIDE Circuit Standings after finishing as the top two ...
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India to host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025; Arjuna Awardee 'surprised' at the move
India will host the 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup from October 31 to November 27, as confirmed by the All India Chess Federation (AICF). The hosting city will be decided in an upcoming AICF meeting.
FIDE CEO Sutovsky clears the air on D Gukesh, Freestyle Chess controversy; clarifies on Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal
The first week of February saw the chess world caught up in controversy as the Freestyle Chess Players Club failed to reach ...
FIDE vs. Freestyle Chess War Erupts: 'No Agreement on World Championship Status', Legal Battle Looms?
FIDE wants to ensure that all players can plan their schedules for 2025. That is why - as a matter of goodwill and to provide ...