Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, is no stranger to making headlines—but his latest controversy has nothing to do with his gameplay.The chess ...

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first ... his decision to quit the tournaments, Carlsen said his “patience with (FIDE) wasn’t very big to begin with.” However, he rowed back on some ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is turning his controversial ... Proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, a national youth-mentoring charity that carries ...

Magnus Carlsen's ... The proceeds are donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, enhancing their chess clinics and mentorship programs, thus reflecting Carlsen's commitment to both principle ...

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.

Magnus Carlsen ... £6310.96 ($8,000), with all proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters to support youth chess programs. Officials barred Carlsen, a five-time world champion, from competing ...

NEW YORK (dpa): Defending champion Magnus Carlsen has caused a scandal at the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York over his choice of trousers. After being punished by the world federation ...