The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but on Wednesday both backed a new world championship concept that sets the stage for the Norwegian's return.&nbsp;Notorious for preferring rapid formats over traditional long games, Carlsen since 2023 has not defended the World Championship title he had held since 2013, citing a lack of motivation. The title is now held by India's Gukesh Dommaraju.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;The new "Total Chess World Championship Tour", unveiled Wednesday by the Norway Chess foundation, will consist of four events a year and will crown one combined champion for three disciplines: Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz.&nbsp;"This seems like a well-thought-out step to further develop chess," Carlsen, 34, said in a statement from Norway Chess.&nbsp;"Bringing multiple formats together under a single title will provide a more complete view of the players' strengths, while the time controls suit today's players and audience," he said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;FIDE also welcomed the initiative.&nbsp;"We see this as a great addition to the traditional and prestigious World Chess Championship, where we crown the undisputed champion of classic chess," said FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich of Russia.&nbsp;"The championships will complement each other," he said in the statement.&nbsp;According to organisers, a pilot version of the Total Chess World Championship Tour will be tested in the autumn of 2026, with the first full season set for 2027.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Notorious for preferring rapid formats over traditional long games, Carlsen since 2023 has not defended the World Championship title he had held since 2013, citing a lack of motivation. The title is now held by India's Gukesh Dommaraju.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but on Wednesday both backed a new world championship concept that sets the stage for the Norwegian's return. Notorious for preferring rapid formats over traditional long games, Carlsen since 2023 has not defended the World Championship title he had held since 2013, citing a lack of motivation. The title is now held by India's Gukesh Dommaraju. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history The new "Total Chess World Championship Tour", unveiled Wednesday by the Norway Chess foundation, will consist of four events a year and will crown one combined champion for three disciplines: Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz. "This seems like a well-thought-out step to further develop chess," Carlsen, 34, said in a statement from Norway Chess. "Bringing multiple formats together under a single title will provide a more complete view of the players' strengths, while the time controls suit today's players and audience," he said. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more FIDE also welcomed the initiative. "We see this as a great addition to the traditional and prestigious World Chess Championship, where we crown the undisputed champion of classic chess," said FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich of Russia. "The championships will complement each other," he said in the statement. According to organisers, a pilot version of the Total Chess World Championship Tour will be tested in the autumn of 2026, with the first full season set for 2027. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Notorious for preferring rapid formats over traditional long games, Carlsen since 2023 has not defended the World Championship title he had held since 2013, citing a lack of motivation. The title is now held by India's Gukesh Dommaraju.

Magnus Carlsen, chess federation agree on new world championship

A female Russian chess player was detained and could face a lifetime ban and jail time after allegedly trying to poison a rival during a tournament, a clandestine act caught on security camera.&nbsp;

Russian Chess Federation suspended Amina Abakarova, 40, who targeted her childhood rival Umayganat Osmanova, 30, with poisoning. She potentially faces jail time and a lifetime ban from the game, according to reports in Russian media.

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Abakarova is a chess coach from Makhachkala in Russia's Dagestan region.

<h2>What the security camera footage shows</h2>

The incident happened during the Dagestan Chess championship on August 2.

Abakarova was caught on CCTV footage walking to a room full of chess boards, 20 minutes ahead of her childhood rival, Osmanova, was to appear for a game.&nbsp;

The footage shows her pouring something from what looked like a thermometer.

According to a report in Chess.com, it was potentially deadly mercury.

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Osmanova, as well as one of the event organisers, felt sick with nausea and dizziness and medical aid had to be called in.&nbsp;

Doctors found poisoning to be the cause of their sickness.

Russian media reports said Abakarova was later detained and a police report filed.

Dagestan's Minister of Sport, Sazhida Sazhidova, said, "I am perplexed by what happened, and the motives of such an experienced competitor as Amina Abakarova are incomprehensible. The actions she took could have led to a most tragic outcome, threatening the lives of everyone who was present, including herself. Now she must answer for what she did by the law."

<h2>Rival returns to finish the game</h2>

Osmanova said later that she felt "terrible, disgusting and morally depressed" after finding out that she had been poisoned, according to a Chess.com report.&nbsp;

"I still feel bad. In the first minutes, I felt a lack of air and a taste of iron in my mouth. I had to spend about five hours on this board. I don’t know what would have happened to me if I hadn’t seen it earlier," Russia Today quoted her as saying.

She recovered and finished the tournament with a second prize.&nbsp;

According to Russian media reports, Abakarova was motivated by personal hostility and wanted to scare, not harm, her rival. She wanted to "knock Osmanova out of the tournament", said&nbsp;reports.

(With inputs from agencies)

A female Russian chess player was detained and could face a lifetime ban and jail time after allegedly trying to poison a rival during a tournament, a clandestine act caught on security camera.

A female Russian chess player was detained and could face a lifetime ban and jail time after allegedly trying to poison a rival during a tournament, a clandestine act caught on security camera. Russian Chess Federation suspended Amina Abakarova, 40, who targeted her childhood rival Umayganat Osmanova, 30, with poisoning. She potentially faces jail time and a lifetime ban from the game, according to reports in Russian media. ALSO READ: Paris Olympics 2024: IOA to punish, not ban, wrestler Antim Panghal over disciplinary breach – Report Abakarova is a chess coach from Makhachkala in Russia's Dagestan region. What the security camera footage shows The incident happened during the Dagestan Chess championship on August 2. Abakarova was caught on CCTV footage walking to a room full of chess boards, 20 minutes ahead of her childhood rival, Osmanova, was to appear for a game. The footage shows her pouring something from what looked like a thermometer. According to a report in Chess.com, it was potentially deadly mercury. Russian player Amina Abakarova smears chess pieces with mercury to poison opponent ahead of match . . . . .#Dagestan #AminaAbakarova pic.twitter.com/qygPttF7p6 — WION (@WIONews) August 8, 2024 × Osmanova, as well as one of the event organisers, felt sick with nausea and dizziness and medical aid had to be called in. Doctors found poisoning to be the cause of their sickness. Russian media reports said Abakarova was later detained and a police report filed. Dagestan's Minister of Sport, Sazhida Sazhidova, said, "I am perplexed by what happened, and the motives of such an experienced competitor as Amina Abakarova are incomprehensible. The actions she took could have led to a most tragic outcome, threatening the lives of everyone who was present, including herself. Now she must answer for what she did by the law." Rival returns to finish the game Osmanova said later that she felt "terrible, disgusting and morally depressed" after finding out that she had been poisoned, according to a Chess.com report. "I still feel bad. In the first minutes, I felt a lack of air and a taste of iron in my mouth. I had to spend about five hours on this board. I don’t know what would have happened to me if I hadn’t seen it earlier," Russia Today quoted her as saying. She recovered and finished the tournament with a second prize. According to Russian media reports, Abakarova was motivated by personal hostility and wanted to scare, not harm, her rival. She wanted to "knock Osmanova out of the tournament", said reports. (With inputs from agencies)

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