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As one of the most celebrated figures in chess, Magnus Carlsen is making waves again, but this time off the board. Known for his unparalleled prowess, the Norwegian chess grandmaster is set to launch ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE - Norway’s Magnus Carlsen plays Fabiano Caruana of the U.S., during the Norway Chess Open 2024, in ...

He became the world’s top-ranked player in 2011. In 2013, he won the first of his five World Championships. In 2014, he ...

(Carina Johansen /NTB Scanpix via AP, File) STAVANGER, Norway (AP ... Chess has been cresting a popularity wave begun by Carlsen himself. He became the world’s top-ranked player in 2011.

STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Few chess players enjoy Magnus Carlsen’s celebrity status. A grand master at 13, refusing to play an American dogged by allegations of cheating, and venturing into the ...