Carlsen’s back in the buzz as chess’s figurehead, linking a new global tour and ongoing dominance; Norwegian GM, five-time World Champion, now a strategic voice behind the scenes.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld Ukraine’s complaint that Russia’s chess federation controlled chess in Ukrainian regions seized since 2022. FIDE has suspended Russia’s membership with immediate effect; Russian adults compete under FIDE’s flag, while juniors may play under a neutral flag. The decision follows CAS rulings and continues amid ongoing tensions in the chess world.