Magnus Carlsen calls the 40-game rating requirement ‘insane’ for Hikaru Nakamura – sparking a fiery clash with FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky, who now wants to scrap the Candidates rating spot entirely.
Insights from and into the World Champion.
Chess Ninja News Week 22
Posted on May 27, 2025 BY Sune Hansen
Chess Ninja News! Norway Chess, Sharjah Masters, German Championsip, Tepe Sigeman and Kronborg. Featuring the game Carlsen vs Gukesh!
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