June 13, 2026

Levon Aronian

‘I don’t need an apology’: Hans Niemann after making his maiden Freestyle Chess Grand Slam final on debut appearance | Chess News

Pradip Karmakar04 mins

Hans Niemann during the Las Vegas Leg of Freestyle chess Grand Slam Tour (Freestyle Chess/Lennart Ootes) Hans Niemann’s resurgence on the global chess stage continues to make headlines. The American Grandmaster, who has been at the centre of controversy since his fallout with world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in 2022, has stormed into the final…

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‘Dear Vladimir Kramnik, forgive me …’: Levon Aronian writes after chess grandmaster files defamation lawsuit | Chess News

Pradip Karmakar04 mins

Vladimir Kramnik (File Photo) In a heartfelt and emotional letter shared publicly on social media, Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian reached out to his longtime friend and former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, urging reconciliation after Kramnik filed a defamation lawsuit that has sent ripples through the chess world.“Dear Vladimir Kramnik, forgive me for addressing you…

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