How Magnus Carlsen’s underwhelming Norway Chess campaign raises questions on future in Classical format

Magnus Carlsen had entered the 2026 Norway Chess in Oslo as a strong favourite to win a record-extending eighth title. The world No 1, however, would end up having an underwhelming campaign, one where ...
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D Gukesh's classy reply to Magnus Carlsen potentially quitting classical chess

A day after D Gukesh beat him in the Norway Chess tournament, Magnus Carlsen announced that he is seriously contemplating his future in the classical format. Magnus, who did not defend his world ...

Deepening mystery around Carlsen's Classical career

OSLO: Is this the end? Is this the beginning of the end? Is this a new beginning? When Magnus Carlsen walked out of the playing hall on Thursday following yet a ...
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Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the title in ...

Magnus Carlsen admits making 'shocking' mistakes in Norway Chess: 'I still have so much to learn'

World No 1 Magnus Carlsen had an underwhelming run at the Norway Chess recently, losing four Classical games including back-to-back defeats against eventual champion R Praggnanandhaa and failing to ...