The chess world has been embroiled in controversy recently, starting with a series of incidents during the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship.

The fuss around the grand master’s wearing of denim pants to a tournament is a reflection of tensions within the game.

For once, everyone in the chess world appeared to agree with the controversial American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann. “The ...

In a recent exchange, FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has launched another scathing attack on chess champion Magnus Carlsen, following the Norwegian's harsh comments about Viswanathan Anand.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Grandmaster Koneru Humpy following her victory at the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess ...

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have caused a stir in the chess community after agreeing to share the World Blitz ...

Chess players weren’t happy when Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi decided to end the FIDE championship in a tie.

Magnus Carlsen, the world’s No1 chess player, has triggered a major backlash after cutting short a final to share a world ...

Niemann, who has clashed with Carlsen in the past after being accused of cheating by the world No. 1 – an accusation that led to a high-profile lawsuit – was particularly vocal about the power ...

In October, 21-year-old grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi achieved a historic milestone by crossing the 2800 Elo rating mark in live ...

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess ...

Magnus Carlsen returned to compete in the Blitz World Championship this week after he withdrew from the Rapid tournament on Friday over a dispute with officials over his attire.