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Economic Times
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Magnus Carlsen faces Gukesh in final round at Stavanger amid possible classical chess exit
IANS Stavanger (Norway), June 7 (IANS) Magnus Carlsen faces Gukesh Dommaraju in the final round at Stavanger, following a rare classical loss and amid speculation this could be his last classical chess tournament appearance Carlsen prepares for final round amid retirement speculation Magnus Carlsen enters the final round of the 2024 Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger after a surprising classical loss to Gukesh Dommaraju. The defeat marked Carlsen's first classical loss to a reigning world champion since 2010, when he was beaten by Viswanathan Anand in the standings tight, Carlsen leads with 15 points, just ahead of Gukesh at 14.5. Hikaru Nakamura (13 points) and Fabiano Caruana (12.5) also remain in contention. The final-round pairings are: Arjun Erigaisi vs. Carlsen, Caruana vs. Gukesh, and Wei Yi vs. Nakamura. Also read: Magnus Carlsen wanted to draw some line in the sand by beating Gukesh in Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Speculation has grown that this could be Carlsen's final appearance in a classical chess event. Speaking on the Take Take Take podcast, he stated, 'It's a long time since I enjoyed a classical tournament.' Despite this, a tournament victory remains in reach. World Rapid and Blitz Championships set for London Following Stavanger, attention shifts to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in London. The event will take place from June 11 to June 15 at the Novotel London West Hotel in Hammersmith. Matches will run daily from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with limited tickets teams are expected, including top players like Hikaru Nakamura and Ian Nepomniachtchi. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will field strong national teams. However, the top-seeded team is WR, led by German businessman Wadim Rosenstein. The team includes Nakamura, Nepomniachtchi, Hou Yifan, and Alexandra is not expected to participate in the World Rapid and Blitz event, continuing his public rift with FIDE. Notable English squads include Malcolm's Mates, seeded ninth, and e-therapeutics, seeded 19th and featuring 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan. Adams and Clarke share Cambridge chess title In domestic competition, the Cambridge tournament concluded with eight-time British champion Michael Adams and blitz specialist Brandon Clarke sharing first place with 7.5 out of 9 points. Clarke secured his final-round win with the Hungarian Dragon Sicilian in just 21 moves. Also read: 'I've also banged a lot of tables': Gukesh reacts to Carlsen's Norway Chess meltdown Adams has remained unbeaten over three years at the Cambridge tournament, now with 27 straight games without loss. His consistent performances highlight his strategic approach and experience, even as younger challengers rise through the ranks. His primary domestic rival has been Dan continues to be a stronghold for Adams, while other key events loom. Prize money at Cambridge ranges from £1,500 to £600. In comparison, the British Championship in Liverpool this August offers top prizes of £6,000 to £1,500. The English Championship in Warwick this July will award between £2,000 and £ rising youth talent and returning veterans, the English chess calendar remains competitive. Roman Shogdzhiev of Russia, now the youngest international master at age 10, is a rising star to watch in future events.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Magnus Carlsen faces Gukesh in final round at Stavanger amid possible classical chess exit
Carlsen prepares for final round amid retirement speculation Magnus Carlsen enters the final round of the 2024 Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger after a surprising classical loss to Gukesh Dommaraju . The defeat marked Carlsen's first classical loss to a reigning world champion since 2010, when he was beaten by Viswanathan Anand in London. With the standings tight, Carlsen leads with 15 points, just ahead of Gukesh at 14.5. Hikaru Nakamura (13 points) and Fabiano Caruana (12.5) also remain in contention. The final-round pairings are: Arjun Erigaisi vs. Carlsen, Caruana vs. Gukesh, and Wei Yi vs. Nakamura. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Also read: Magnus Carlsen wanted to draw some line in the sand by beating Gukesh in Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Speculation has grown that this could be Carlsen's final appearance in a classical chess event. Speaking on the Take Take Take podcast, he stated, 'It's a long time since I enjoyed a classical tournament.' Despite this, a tournament victory remains in reach. Live Events World Rapid and Blitz Championships set for London Following Stavanger, attention shifts to the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in London. The event will take place from June 11 to June 15 at the Novotel London West Hotel in Hammersmith. Matches will run daily from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with limited tickets available. Fifty-five teams are expected, including top players like Hikaru Nakamura and Ian Nepomniachtchi. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will field strong national teams. However, the top-seeded team is WR, led by German businessman Wadim Rosenstein. The team includes Nakamura, Nepomniachtchi, Hou Yifan, and Alexandra Kosteniuk. Carlsen is not expected to participate in the World Rapid and Blitz event, continuing his public rift with FIDE. Notable English squads include Malcolm's Mates, seeded ninth, and e-therapeutics, seeded 19th and featuring 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan. Adams and Clarke share Cambridge chess title In domestic competition, the Cambridge tournament concluded with eight-time British champion Michael Adams and blitz specialist Brandon Clarke sharing first place with 7.5 out of 9 points. Clarke secured his final-round win with the Hungarian Dragon Sicilian in just 21 moves. Also read: 'I've also banged a lot of tables': Gukesh reacts to Carlsen's Norway Chess meltdown Adams has remained unbeaten over three years at the Cambridge tournament, now with 27 straight games without loss. His consistent performances highlight his strategic approach and experience, even as younger challengers rise through the ranks. His primary domestic rival has been Dan Fernandez. Cambridge continues to be a stronghold for Adams, while other key events loom. Prize money at Cambridge ranges from £1,500 to £600. In comparison, the British Championship in Liverpool this August offers top prizes of £6,000 to £1,500. The English Championship in Warwick this July will award between £2,000 and £750. With rising youth talent and returning veterans, the English chess calendar remains competitive. Roman Shogdzhiev of Russia, now the youngest international master at age 10, is a rising star to watch in future events.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Youtube streamer kicked out of £75,000 chess tournament for 'obvious cheating' in latest scandal to rock the sport
A YouTube r has been kicked out of a £75,000 chess tournament after admitting to cheating. Streamer Benjamin Lupo, known as DrLupo, confessed to reading the chat on his stream and gaining 'information he shouldn't have had' during a clash with higher ranked YouTuber Wolfe 'Wolfey' Glick in the PogChamps 6 chess tournament. The online tournament, hosted by largely features internet personalities while Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has been involved this year. Viewers noticed the American streamer appeared to be looking between different monitors at crucial moments and was playing above his skill level, executing a series of flawless moves after an early blunder. One viewer commented: 'This is the most obvious cheating I've ever seen.' The 38-year-old originally denied the allegations, posting on X: 'Literally explained all of it on stream as I was playing. Didn't cheat. Had a good game and got rolled the rest of the day.' However, he later admitted to ruining the 'competitive integrity for those involved'. 'Had a ton of fun playing, but have decided to drop out of the event to help maintain competitive integrity for those involved, as well as the tourney organizers,' he wrote. 'Having the main stream up on my left monitor over the course of the day today to watch other games being played led to me getting move information I shouldn't have had for a game. 'That's on me and no one else. That's my f*** up. I apologize – you'd think I would know better, but here we are.' He added: 'Believe me or not – I played what I played. Pulled from chat though, couldn't stop looking. Which as I said, I know better.' Tournament organiser said DrLupo had been removed for a 'fair play violation' and he will be replaced in the tournament. 'We wish everyone the best tomorrow and remind them that receiving any help during a match is a violation of our fair play policy and will result in a disqualification and account closure,' they added. DrLupo's disqualification is far from the first scandal to hit the sport, with world chess great Magnus Carlsen dumped out of a major tournament for wearing jeans in December. DrLupo's disqualification is far from the first scandal to hit the sport, with world chess great Magnus Carlsen dumped out of a major tournament for wearing jeans in December The Norwegian was defending his World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York in December when the World Chess Federation (FIDE) made the request. He said he offered to change his trousers for the following day before being fined $200 and told he needed to change straight away. After being told he would not be allowed to continue, he reportedly responded 'I'm out, f*** you'. In a statement, FIDE said its dress code regulations were designed to 'ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants'. The five-time World Chess Champion said he had a lunch meeting before the round and had to change quickly. 'I put on a shirt, jacket and honestly like I didn't even think about jeans, even changed my shoes,' Carlsen told Take Take Take, an app for following chess. 'I didn't even think about it. First of all, I got a fine which is fine, and then I got a warning that I would not be paired if I didn't go change my clothes. They said that I could do it after the third round today. 'I said "I'll change tomorrow if that's OK, I didn't even realise it today", but they said, "well you have to change now". At that point it became a bit of a matter of principle for me.' Grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik said Nakamura's unbeaten run was statistically impossible Carlsen was also previously involved in a long-running legal dispute after accusing a rival of using 'anal beads' to beat him. The sport was rocked by rumours that a chess coach had told his rival Hans Niemann what moves to play by sending buzzes to a sex toy hidden in his body. However, after being cleared of cheating, Niemann sued Carlsen for $100million for ruining his career after the world champion suggested he cheated his way to a stunning victory against him at a tournament in 2022. The lawsuit was dismissed in the summer of 2023 and Niemann reached an agreement with the sport's online platform In January, Carlsen faced match-fixing allegations after sharing his world title with a Russian rival. Drawing against Ian Nepomniachtchi, also known as Nepo, at the World Blitz Championships on Wednesday, Carlsen leaned over the board and offered his opponent a deal. The move was then approved by International Chess Federation (FIDE) officials, making Carlsen and Nepo world champions and splitting the $90,000 prize. Another fiery chess feud broke out between two grandmasters in November 2023, with Russian Vladimir Kramnik accusing America's top player Hikaru Nakamura of cheating after a 46-game no-loss streak on Kramnik accused his rival of cheating, claiming his winning run was statistically impossible.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he's selling them for charity
FILE - Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, left, of SG Alpine Warriors plays against Poland's Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Chingari Gulf Titans during Global Chess League in Dubai United Arab Emirates, on July 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is turning his controversial denim into some greens — for charity. The Norwegian chess grandmaster announced this week that he is auctioning off the Italian luxury brand jeans that started a dress code dispute at December's World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. Carlsen ultimately quit the New York competition after accepting a $200 fine while refusing to change his pants. While the tournament's governing body agreed to loosen the dress code, Carlsen is parting with his infamous britches. Advertisement Chess fanatics and #JeansGate followers now have the chance to own Carlsen's pair of size 32 regular fit Corneliani jeans. The auction is scheduled to end March 1. Listed as pre-owned but in 'good' condition on eBay, the pants' highest offer was $8,100 as of Feb. 21. Proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, a national youth-mentoring charity that carries out its mission through local chapters in neighborhoods across all 50 states and 12 countries. According to the auction, they will be used for 'youth mentorship at chess clinics, community events, and beyond, to build connection, belonging, and enrich the lives of young people through the game.' ___ Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP's collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. For all of AP's philanthropy coverage, visit
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he's selling them for charity
NEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is turning his controversial denim into some greens — for charity. The Norwegian chess grandmaster announced this week that he is auctioning off the Italian luxury brand jeans that started a dress code dispute at December's World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. Carlsen ultimately quit the New York competition after accepting a $200 fine while refusing to change his pants. While the tournament's governing body agreed to loosen the dress code, Carlsen is parting with his infamous britches. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Chess fanatics and #JeansGate followers now have the chance to own Carlsen's pair of size 32 regular fit Corneliani jeans. The auction is scheduled to end March 1. Listed as pre-owned but in 'good' condition on eBay, the pants' highest offer was $8,100 as of Feb. 21. Proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, a national youth-mentoring charity that carries out its mission through local chapters in neighborhoods across all 50 states and 12 countries. According to the auction, they will be used for 'youth mentorship at chess clinics, community events, and beyond, to build connection, belonging, and enrich the lives of young people through the game.' ___ Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP's collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. For all of AP's philanthropy coverage, visit
