Answer: Magnus Carlsen
Notes: Magnus Carlsen won the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship. He defeated Fabiano Caruana in the final held in Weissenhaus. The championship was held from 13 to 15 February 2026. Carlsen won the match with a final score of 2.5–1.5. A crucial comeback victory in game three helped him secure the title. The tournament was the first official Freestyle (Fischer Random) World Championship recognised by FIDE.
