How Jan Henric Buettner, the Kerry Packer of chess, made a ‘boring’ game exciting
The term ‘Freestyle Chess’ was born because Jan Henric Buettner felt that Fischer Random 960, the original version, sounded ...
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F1 faces potential threat from billionaire plotting massive takeover
Off the back of its success, F1 audiences have swelled and culminated in a celebration of the sport’s 75th anniversary with a ...
Chess and the dispute over 'freestyle'
A row is brewing in the world of chess – at the center of it are a disgruntled world federation and a chess variant – with millions on the line.
Gukesh, Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Chess Tour and feud with FIDE: explained
This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat between Carlsen and the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE ...
Magnus Carlsen opens up on Hans Niemann anal beads cheating controversy: 'It didn't smell good to me… still doesn't
Chess fans around the world were left shocked when Jan Henric Buettner announced the participation of Hans Niemann at the ...
Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann battle takes new turn as Freestyle Chess confirms latter's inclusion
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour sponsor Jan Henric Buettner has revealed he didn’t seek Magnus Carlsen’s approval before ...
‘Magnus Carlsen doesn’t have a say on who to invite’: Jan Henric Buettner on Hans Niemann playing Freestyle Paris edition
Henric Buettner, the man behind the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, says he chose not to ask Magnus Carlsen's permission before inviting Hans Niemann for Freestyle Paris edition.
The birth of Freestyle Chess: How Magnus Carlsen's 'perfect tournament' came into being
Freestyle Chess, created by German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner and endorsed by Magnus Carlsen, introduces excitement into chess with randomised starting positions and faster gameplay. The ...
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F1 News Today: Sainz handed NEW F1 driver role as extraordinary team snub delivered
Max Verstappen will reportedly boycott the UK after the Red Bull star was booed by the audience during Formula 1’s 2025 live ...
Gukesh D Starts Moderately In Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Amid Format Controversy
World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new format.A brainchild of ...