PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The ongoing dispute between the international chess federation (FIDE) and Magnus Carlsen escalated when the governing body hit out at the Freestyle Chess Players Club ...

Magnus Carlsen said that he was confident of winning thee World Blitz championship but after Ian Nepomniachtchi made a ...

Last month, FIDE warned the Freestyle Chess Players Club, which is co-owned by Buettner and Carlsen, that they should not brand the series as a 'World Championship'. Buettner said he negotiated ...

The dispute involves the use of the 'world championship' title and a waiver requirement for players. The Freestyle Tour has postponed using the title to protect players from FIDE's demands.

FIDE have taken issue with the FCGT's positioning as a 'world championship' and allegations of blackmail, calls for resignation and plenty have flowed back-and-forth, with the FCGT claiming FIDE ...

FIDE also asked players wanting to participate in the Tour’s events to sign a waiver to remain eligible for the official World Championship cycle. The Freestyle Tour reacted by lambasting FIDE ...