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Short: «Carlsen can become one of the greatest in history»
Nigel Short believes Magnus Carlsen can become one of the best players in history if he takes his third straight world title.
New York Countdown
The event of the year draws ever closer – on 11/11 the world title match between Magnus Carlsen and challenger Sergey Karjakin kicks off. Unsurprisingly, news tidbits are now coming thick and fast as various factions start to ratchet up the excitement. Here is an overview of the latest developments.
Kaja Snare – Agon’s ace world championship reporter
Norwegian sports reporter Kaja Snare has been headhunted to become the international TV reporter for organizer Agon’s live coverage of the Carlsen-Karjakin title match in New York.
The FIDE president has spent 579,000 euro on travels in three years
The World Chess Federation could face serious financial trouble.
The reason Magnus Carlsen has failed on the national team
Simen Agdestein: «It’s actually a bit strange.»
Carlsen «not exactly a big fan» of billionaire’s controversial proposal
The World Champion speaks out against the idea, while ACP President Emil Sutovsky warns that there is a «real danger» that the proposal will be approved.
Raising the curtain
We’re in the middle of the summer, which means things are starting to heat up in the chess world. Matt & Patt’s columnist takes a look at recent events.
Fast and furious
Matt & Patt contributor GM Jonathan Tisdall updates on some recent chess events.
From start to finish
Grandmaster Jonathan Tisdall looks at European Championship and updates on the preparations for the title match.