Magnus Carlsen and Freestyle Chess Leaders Demand FIDE President's Resignation Over Stalled Agreement
Freestyle Chess organizers accuse FIDE of undermining negotiations on tournament recognition, escalating tensions over the use of the 'World Championship' title.
- Freestyle Chess Grand Slam co-owners Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner have called for FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after failed negotiations regarding tournament recognition.
- FIDE has insisted on being the sole authority to award the 'World Championship' title, while Freestyle Chess sought to use the term for its tournament series.
- Buettner revealed alleged WhatsApp exchanges where Dvorkovich initially appeared open to an agreement but later reneged, prompting accusations of broken promises.
- Players participating in Freestyle Chess events were pressured by FIDE to sign waivers to remain eligible for official FIDE competitions, sparking criticism from Carlsen and Buettner.
- The first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is set to begin on February 7 in Germany, with the series continuing under the title 'Grand Slam Tour' instead of 'World Championship.'
Hindustan Times 
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