FIDE, Freestyle Chess and World Championship

FIDE confirms feud with Freestyle Chess is over as Grand Slam Tour removes 'World Championship' from regulations
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Tuesday that the sport’s governing body has ended the feud with Freestyle Chess. FIDE confirmed that the term ‘World Championship’ would be removed from Freestyle Tour’s regulations.
Carlsen v FIDE row intensifies over Freestyle Chess World Championship
The ongoing dispute between the international chess federation (FIDE) and Magnus Carlsen escalated when the governing body hit out at the Freestyle Chess Players Club, which is co-owned by the Norwegian great,
Chess: Deadlock between FIDE and Freestyle Chess Tour breaks; Tour deletes world championship title
“The organizers of the “Freestyle Chess Tour” fully deleted from its Regulations the reference to the “World Championship” title. Following this change in the regulations, players wishing to participate in the 2025 “Freestyle Chess Tour” are no longer required to sign the waiver note,” said the updated FIDE statement.
FIDE releases detailed statement amid Freestyle Chess Tour controversy: 'A true World Championship must be inclusive...'
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) reiterated that no agreement between the sport’s global body and the Freestyle Chess Tour had been reached regarding the use of the ‘World Championship’ term.
No resolution in Fide-Freestyle Chess standoff
Further talks with Fide futile, says Freestyle Chess promoter Jan Buettner; Fide says Freestyle Chess refused to acknowledge its status as sole regulator of the World Championships
Chess Titans Clash: FIDE President Urged to Resign Amid Grand Slam Dispute
Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner have demanded FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich's resignation after failed negotiations for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam series. The conflict arose over branding the series as a 'World Championship',
Chess-Freestyle tour boss, Carlsen call for FIDE president's resignation
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour boss Jan Henric Buettner and all-time great Magnus Carlsen have called on International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through.
Magnus Carlsen vs FIDE: World No. 1 calls for the resignation of President Arkady Dvorkovich
Discover why chess icon Magnus Carlsen is calling for the resignation of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich amid a high-stakes dispute over the Grand Slam Tour.
FIDE vs. Freestyle Chess War Erupts: 'No Agreement on World Championship Status', Legal Battle Looms?
FIDE wants to ensure that all players can plan their schedules for 2025. That is why - as a matter of goodwill and to provide ...
Freestyle tour boss, Magnus Carlsen call for Fide president’s resignation
Arkady Dvorkovich is under fire after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through. Read more at ...
Exclusive: As peace talks fail, Freestyle Chess threatens to take FIDE to court, demands president’s resignation
Disagreement over right to regulate any 'World Championship' and waiver for players to appear in unsanctioned league ...
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Magnus Carlsen Demands Resignation of FIDE President Over Chess Tour Dispute
Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has called for FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to resign due to coercive tactics and ...
QCA Confident Of Hosting Exceptional FIDE World Rapid And Blitz Championships
Doha: Qatar Chess Association (QCA) President Mohammed Al Mudhahka expressed his pride in Qatar's achievement of securing the ...
Hans Niemann calls Magnus Carlsen 'coward and arrogant' amid FIDE vs Freestyle Chess battle, Anish Giri weighs in
Magnus Carlsen was labelled a ‘coward, arrogant, and entitled’ by American chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann over Carlsen’s ...