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.

“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.

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen shared a text that FIDE chief Dvorkovich had sent to his father, Henrik, before demanding the Russian's resignation.

World No.1 chess player Magnus Carlsen has launched a scathing attack on FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich, accusing him of abusing his authority and coercing players against Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

World number one Magnus Carlsen demands FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich resign over coercion and broken promises regarding the Freestyle Tour.

Disagreement over right to regulate any 'World Championship' and waiver for players to appear in unsanctioned league

Discover why chess icon Magnus Carlsen is calling for the resignation of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich amid a high-stakes dispute over the Grand Slam Tour.

I n a massive move that further fueled the ongoing controversy, the FIDE released a statement on Monday revealing that it hadn’t reached an agreement with the Freestyle Chess Gr