He defended his World Chess champion title against American Bobby Fischer in the “Match of the Century” in 1972 — which ...

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has ignited a firestorm in the chess world, openly challenging the leadership of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich and exposing private communications that have fuelled ...

president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through. Sportscategory· January 21, 2025 Carlsen v FIDE row intensifies over Freestyle Chess World ...

When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention ...

The jeans Magnus Carlsen wore when he withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in 2024 have been sold in an eBay ...

Magnus Carlsen has called for the resignation of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, accusing him of coercion and broken promises following FIDE's failed negotiations with the Freestyle Chess Tour.

After a year defined by organisational triumphs and contentious moments, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich unveiled on Wednesday the federation's ambitious roadmap for 2025. From expanding ...

Spasskey was most known for losing 1972 "Match of the Century" to American Bobby Fischer, despite winning the world title in 1969. He held the title until the match with Fischer.