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Stavanger, Norway Withdraws 2020 World Champs Bid After Carlsen Pressure

Stavanger, Norway Withdraws 2020 World Champs Bid After Carlsen Pressure

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Jul 9, 2019
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Stavanger, Norway is officially out of the bidding process for the 2020 world chess championship, organizers announced. Magnus Carlsen's father, Henrik Carlsen, asked the Stavanger organizers to withdraw the bid in a Facebook post on Thursd...

Carlsen Draws Controversy With New Club, 2020 World Championship Stance

Carlsen Draws Controversy With New Club, 2020 World Championship Stance

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Jul 9, 2019
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Magnus Carlsen drew strong reactions in Norway today by creating a new chess club that offers free membership to the first 1,000 members, with Carlsen paying the federation fees himself. Carlsen said the club was made to help new players an...

Visually Impaired Player Gets Lifetime Ban For Cheating

Visually Impaired Player Gets Lifetime Ban For Cheating

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Jun 11, 2018
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A visually impaired chess player has been permanently banned by the Norwegian Chess Federation (NSF) after having been caught red-handed with an earplug glued to his palm during a game against a nine-year-old girl. Norwegian chess reporter Tarjei ...

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