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Magnus Carlsen Wins the Freestyle (Chess960) World Championship
Magnus Carlsen (Norway) is the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Champion. A draw in the fourth and final game against Fabiano Caruana (USA) was enough to seal a 2.5–1.5 match victory in Weissenhaus, Germany.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2026 | Magnus Carlsen Wins the Freestyle (Chess960) World Championship by prophylaxis | 360 | 270 |
