Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament on Friday, defeating Alireza ...

Magnus Carlsen added another trophy to his resume after defeating Alireza Firouzja in the final of the chess event at the ...

While Magnus Carlsen is the favorite at the Grand Final of the EWC 2025 chess tournament, Alireza Firouzja is by no means an underdog. Both Grandmasters have had unbeaten runs in the event so far, ...

The world of chess has been going through somewhat of an evolution in recent years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down ...

Magnus Carlsen won the first-ever chess event at Esports World Cup, defeating Alireza Firouzja in the final. Meanwhile, the ...

Nineteen year old Iranian born Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja, representing France won the 2022 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, Sinquefield Cup and was also crowned the 2022 Grand Chess Tour Champion.

A few days after he was shocked by 16-year-old chess sensation Alireza Firouzja, world champion Magnus Carlsen has enacted his revenge on the Iranian.

Alireza Firouzja's team might be instructing him to change his chess play as the grandmaster has had a rough start to the Candidates tournament, but the chief arbiter had another suggestion for ...

Flex by challenging Alireza to a six-game match—unofficial, with nothing on the line, just so we can all see what’s what between the two highest-rated players in the world at the moment.

Firouzja’s decision is just the latest reminder that France, no less than the United States, has been a haven and welcoming home for wandering (or fleeing) chess masters over the centuries.

Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious at the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament in Riyadh, securing a $250,000 prize ...