Freestyle Chess Tour Drops ‘World Championship’ Title

Days after discussions between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the organizers of the Freestyle Chess Tour collapsed over the use of the term “world championship,” the controversy appears to have reached a resolution. FIDE has confirmed that the Freestyle Chess Tour has fully removed references to “world championship” from its regulations, allowing players to…

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FIDE vs Freestyle Chess Players Club: What’s Happening?

The chess world has been plunged into turmoil, with a fierce dispute brewing between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Freestyle Chess Players Club (FCPC), a breakaway group led by legendary players Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. This saga, marked by accusations, controversies, and public appeals, threatens to reshape the dynamics of professional chess….

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