Manchester City are saddened to learn that Åge Hareide, the Club's first Norwegian player, has passed away at age 72.
Åge played 24 games for the Blues from 1981 to 1982 and later managed Norway, Denmark and Iceland during an incredible 54 year career as player and manager.
Magnus Carlsen wins the @chessable Masters 🏆
The king of the CCT is back - and wins without dropping a match! Magnus advances to the @EWC_EN, and secures his first victory under the @TeamLiquid banner!
I’ve never prearranged a draw in my career. In the video I’m joking with Ian in a situation with lacking decisive tiebreak rules. This was obviously not an attempt to influence FIDE. It was said in the spirit that I thought FIDE would agree to our proposal. If anything it was a bad joke given the gravity of the situation.
I think the match itself showed two players playing high level chess, equally matched and both deserving of a win.
FIDE is pleased to confirm that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship.
Speaking to Levi Rozman from “Take, Take, Take” at the playing venue on Wall Street, Carlsen said: “I am playing at least one more day here in New York and, if I do well, another day afrer that”.
“We had a lot of discussions yesterday and we have a good relationship with FIDE President Dvorkovich... Speaking to Dvorkovich and the main sponsor Turlov it did feel we could have some fruitful discussions and in the end of the day I decided to play,” Carlsen added.
FIDE looks forward to continuing our collaboration with Mr. Carlsen and the global chess community to enhance the conditions and atmosphere of FIDE competitions, ensuring the best possible experience for players and fans alike.
This is great news for the chess world. We are delighted that the reigning World Blitz Chess Champion will be competing to defend his title and aim for another crown at the highly anticipated event in New York.
📷 Lennart Ootes