Explained: Magnus Carlsen’s growing grip on the chess world and why the Norwegian GM is so influential

Magnus Carlsen, widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, has been in the spotlight of late for his high-handed behaviour as well as for using his star power to promote the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, allegedly at the expensive of FIDE.

Explained: Magnus Carlsen’s growing grip on the chess world and why the Norwegian GM is so influential
Magnus Carlsen, widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, has been in the spotlight of late for his high-handed behaviour as well as for using his star power to promote the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, allegedly at the expensive of FIDE.