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Magnus Carlsen makes a splash in Fantasy Premier League

December 17, 2019 5:59 pm

Magnus Carlsen stands third on the Premier League's official fantasy football competition (FPL), only being knocked off top spot on Monday after Crystal Palace's 1-1 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Magnus Carlsen: When I’m at my best, I’m a little bit better than others

November 28, 2019 4:51 pm

Magnus Carlsen finished the tournament with a whopping 27 points and broke his own record in the Grand Chess tour, bettering his 26.5 points scored at Abidjan, Ivory Coast earlier this year.

Magnus Carlsen wins Chess India Rapid and Blitz, Vishwanathan Anand succumbs

November 27, 2019 8:20 am

While Magnus Carlsen regained top spot in Rapid Chess, Vishwanathan Anand finished with a disappointing seventh, making him miss the qualification berth for the upcoming Grand Chess Tour finals.

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Viswanathan Anand has another decent day, Magnus Carlsen set to win Grand Chess Tour final leg

November 26, 2019 10:07 am

Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen continued his dominating run as he took his lead to an almost unassailable five points. The Norwegian is virtually assured of the title despite a whole day and many games to come.

Grand Chess Tour 2019: Magnus Carlsen defeats Viswanathan Anand in round 7

November 24, 2019 11:14 pm

Viswanathan Anand’s 19th move with Rook to e8 was a blunder that allowed Magnus Carlsen to grab the initiative.

Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand ring Eden Gardens bell on Day 2 of Day/Night Test

November 23, 2019 1:50 pm

Chess stars Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand rang the Eden Gardens bell on Day 2 of Day/Night Test.

Vishwanathan Anand loses to Magnus Carlsen in Armageddon

June 06, 2019 11:50 am

Viswanathan Anand put up a good show in the classical game but lost to world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the Armageddon game to score half a point out of a possible two in the first game of Altibox Norway chess tournament here.

Vishwanathan Anand finishes joint eighth in blitz, to face Magnus Carlsen in Norway opener

June 04, 2019 10:02 pm

Viswanathan Anand settled for a joint eighth place finish in the blitz phase of the Altibox Norway chess tournament that had put him against reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the classical format.

Norway's Magnus Carlsen wins World Chess Championship for fourth time

November 29, 2018 8:10 am

Magnus Carlsen, who collected a winner's prize of 550,000 euros ($626,065), and his bespectacled opponent had drawn 12 out of 12 classical games through November.

Chess world title match comes down to rapid tiebreakers

November 28, 2018 2:46 pm

A 12-game battle of brains between American challenger Fabiano Caruana and reigning champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway has resulted in 12 straight draws.