Magnus Carlsen had no regrets in admitting that Hikaru Nakamura is better than him at his one format. But his response has definitely stunned the chess world.

Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo. Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal. Chris Evert vs. Martina Navratilova. All clashes between the greats of sport which have gripped fans and come to define an era. In ...

It was Magnus Carlsen’s day as he booked a berth in the finals of the 2025 Esports World Cup chess tournament. The world No. 1 defeated Indian GM Nihal Sarin in the quarter-finals, and then went on to ...

For someone ranked No. 2 in the world, playing competitive games of chess sits curiously low on grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura’s list of priorities. “I look at it as something to do to get away from ...

The Norwegian, 35, showcased his skills in the chess.com speed championship, but the US star and streamer was twice beaten ...

Seeds of doubt have grown into a disturbance among some in the game’s top ranks. By Dylan Loeb McClain An American grandmaster sued Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top player, and two other parties after ...

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has responded to Hikaru Nakamura's recent criticism regarding the Candidates' rating qualification spot. Nakamura had suggested that FIDE maintain the ratings spot solely to ...

World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura recently clinched the title at the Iowa Open, as he maintained his hunt for a spot at the 2026 Candidates. The Iowa C'ship victory saw Nakamura's live rating climb to ...