Hans Niemann, once unwelcome, has qualified for the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, setting the stage for a ...

The event shattered the records for participation in a online chess game, passing the previous record of 70,000 set for the ‘Vishy vs. The World’ last year. When ‘Magnus vs.

Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore enthusiasts. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Earlier this month, a handful of ...