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Chess legend Magnus Carlsen just defended his Esports World Cup title in Paris without losing a single game, taking home $250,000. The 19-year-old challenger Denis Lazavik put up a strong fight but couldn't crack Carlsen's technical mastery.
Chess legend Magnus Carlsen turned a losing position into victory against Fabiano Caruana, securing his 21st world championship title in the 2026 Freestyle Chess Championship. The Norwegian champion now holds the Rapid, Blitz, and Freestyle world titles simultaneously.
Twenty-year-old Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time at Norway Chess, becoming one of the few players to beat the legend thrice in classical chess. The stunning victory puts him within striking distance of the tournament lead.
At a press conference in Oslo, Magnus Carlsen and teen world champion Gukesh shared rare, vulnerable insights about the crushing weight of holding chess's highest title. The honest exchange revealed a side of elite chess the world rarely sees.
Magnus Kalins just wants to talk about golf, fish tacos, and video games. But the Ventura teen who survived a rare cancer at age 2 is now inspiring others to fund breakthroughs for kids facing the same fight.
A banker who contracted polio at age two just launched his memoir after building businesses that employ over 600 people. Magnus Chukwuekezie's story proves that determination can triumph over any limitation.
A banker who contracted polio at age two just launched a memoir showing how determination, not disability, defined his path to success. Magnus Chukwuekezie now employs over 600 people and leads two thriving careers.
A century before today's pride parades, Berlin hosted the world's first gay rights organization and pioneered groundbreaking research on sexuality and gender identity. The city's vibrant queer community in the 1920s created a blueprint for LGBTQ+ activism that echoes into our present.
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa claimed his first title of 2026 at Norway Chess after a stunning comeback that saw him defeat four champions in a row. The 20-year-old's victory over German grandmaster Vincent Keymer sealed a remarkable turnaround from the bottom of the leaderboard.
Stockholm's Chess Party brought together 1,500 participants for a world record attempt at the largest chess lecture ever held, led by legends Judit Polgár and Andrea Botez. The two-day celebration also featured blindfold exhibitions, beginner tournaments, and a youth competition that engaged 25,000 schoolchildren across Sweden.
Faustino Oro from Argentina just achieved one of chess's rarest honors at 12 years old, joining only six other players who became Grandmasters before turning 13. The Buenos Aires prodigy earned his final qualification in Italy this weekend, cementing his place in chess history.
Chess makes history as women get their own FIDE Freestyle World Championship for the first time. The tournament launches February 2027 in Germany, marking a major step forward for gender equality in competitive chess.
Javokhir Sindarov just became the youngest challenger to face for the World Chess Championship, winning the prestigious Candidates Tournament with a record-breaking unbeaten streak. The 20-year-old from Uzbekistan will compete for his country's second-ever world title later this year.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is investing in a groundbreaking chess tour that aims to make the game more exciting for fans worldwide. The Norwegian star says the sport sharpens his mind just like football does.
Twenty-year-old world chess champion Gukesh turned the tables on rival Praggnandhaa in a thrilling comeback at Norway Chess, crediting his sharp play to improved mental wellbeing. The young Indian star says feeling good about himself has unlocked better decisions at the board.
Two Norwegian chess players pushed through hallucinations and sleep deprivation to set a world record, playing continuously for over 61 hours. A new documentary shows how passion for the game carried them through their lowest moments.
A metal detectorist in Norway almost threw away a rare silver coin from the country's last Viking king because it looked like an old button. The 900-year-old treasure turned out to be a one-of-a-kind discovery that's rewriting history.
Lakeshore College just received $1.5 million to help more students finish their programs and land great careers. The funding will expand apprenticeships, strengthen dental hygiene training, and create smoother paths from high school to college.
Charlie Dalin was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2023, but refused to abandon his dream of racing solo around the world. He just set a new record winning the treacherous Vendée Globe while taking daily cancer medication.
A beverage company turned ordinary market days into Christmas celebrations by sending Santa and a cheer team to surprise hawkers, shoppers, and 900 children across Ghana. The moments of dancing, shared drinks, and laughter proved presence matters more than presents.
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