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-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.
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.
FIDE vs Freestyle Tour: President Dvorkovich confirms waiver dropped after apparent title dispute settlement
The controversial saga involving FIDE and the Freestyle Tour appeared to be over after International Chess Federation president Arkady Dvorkovich announced that the players would not be required to sign a waiver.
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.
Magnus Carlsen Demands Resignation of FIDE President Over Chess Tour Dispute
Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has called for FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to resign due to coercive tactics and unfulfilled promises. The disagreement stems from the collapsed talks between FIDE and the Freestyle Tour,
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
Viswanathan Anand withdraws from Freestyle Chess Grand Slam amid feud involving FIDE, Magnus Carlsen
The much-anticipated match between world champion Viswanathan Anand and his protege D Gukesh at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour has been cancelled
Players participating in Freestyle Chess Tour not required to sign waiver: Fide
Fide has been unequivocal about not wanting to part with its sole authority over the ‘World Championship’ title
FIDE vs Magnus Carlsen: FIDE releases statement amid Freestyle Chess Tour fiasco says, 'Without these principles, the integrity...'
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) issued a comprehensive statement on Monday following the news that no agreement had been reached between FIDE and Freestyle Chess over the use of the “World Championship.
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Carlsen sparks row with FIDE chief over Freestyle deal fallout
FIDE’s statement on Monday also asked players wanting to participate in the Tour’s events to sign a waiver to remain eligible ...
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 ...
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Magnus Carlsen on why the future of chess lies in freestyle
Magnus Carlsen, a 34-year-old Norwegian, is among the greatest chess players of all time.