American grandmaster Hans Niemann threw down the gauntlet on Thursday, challenging the world’s top 2 players, Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, for an over-the-board blitz chess match. Niemann said ...

It’s been quite a journey for Magnus Carlsen, the world’s number-one chess player as of January 2025. First, he sparked controversy by wearing jeans to a tournament, which led to a heated dress code ...