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As Magnus Carlsen and 23 others await, Total Chess chief defends fast classical stage

Times of india Sports·9 Nov 2026
As Magnus Carlsen and 23 others await, Total Chess chief defends fast classical stage

Total Chess chief Kjell Madland has defended the pilot tournament’s fast classical-only group stage, insisting all 24 players will compete across formats until the final day. The Budapest event opens…

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