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2025

Chess world fumes over joint world blitz title for Carlsen and Nepo

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the World Blitz Championship title after three tie-breaking matches, causing controversy in the chess community. Carlsen's initial disqualification for a dress code violation and FIDE's subsequent rule amendments added to the contentious atmosphere, with criticisms from players like Hans Niemann suggesting bias in decision-making.