Freestyle Chess, FIDE and Magnus Carlsen

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.
FIDE releases detailed statement amid Freestyle Chess Tour controversy: 'A true World Championship must be inclusive...'
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) reiterated that no agreement between the sport’s global body and the Freestyle Chess Tour had been reached regarding the use of the ‘World Championship’ term.
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.
Freestyle tour boss, Magnus Carlsen call for Fide president’s resignation
Arkady Dvorkovich is under fire after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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
Exclusive: As peace talks fail, Freestyle Chess threatens to take FIDE to court, demands president’s resignation
Disagreement over right to regulate any 'World Championship' and waiver for players to appear in unsanctioned league
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.
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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FIDE vs Freestyle Tour: President Dvorkovich confirms waiver dropped after apparent title dispute settlement
The controversial saga involving FIDE and the Freestyle Tour appeared to be over after International Chess Federation ...
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 ...
Will you resign? Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of coercion, broken promises
World number one Magnus Carlsen has demanded that International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich resign for ...
Transparency: Nebulous Buzzword Or Bona Fide Game Changer?
Antoine Andrews is the Chief Diversity & Social Impact Officer at SurveyMonkey. Research shows that increased transparency ...
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 ...
Hans Niemann calls Magnus Carlsen 'coward and arrogant' amid FIDE vs Freestyle Chess battle, Anish Giri weighs in
Magnus Carlsen was labelled a ‘coward, arrogant, and entitled’ by American chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann over Carlsen’s ...