Freestyle Chess, FIDE 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.
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.
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.
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.
War in chess world! What is FIDE vs Freestyle and why is Magnus Carlsen furious
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen has accused FIDE of coercion and broken promises after its dispute with Freestyle Chess escalated. The feud centers on FIDE's opposition to Freestyle's use of the "World Championship" title.
"Will you resign?" - Magnus Carlsen calls for FIDE President's removal over 'broken promises'
Magnus Carlsen, world chess no. 1, has launched a scathing attack on International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich, demanding his resignation for "coercion of players, misuse of power, and broken promises."
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
Will you resign? Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of coercion, broken promises
World number one Magnus Carlsen has demanded that International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich resign for "coercion of players, misuse of power and broken promises" after talks to thrash out an agreement between the world body and the Freestyle Tour co-founded by him collapsed.
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
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 straitstimes.com.
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 Chess exposes FIDE boss Arkady Dvorkovich's alleged misleading WhatsApp texts, demands resignation
In an open letter to FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich, which Hindustan Times has access to, Freestyle Chess co-owner lashed out at the Russian politician. The German entrepreneur claims that he was in ...
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 ...