Magnus Carlsen of Norway secured the 2026 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Weissenhaus, Germany, after drawing the final game against Fabiano Caruana of the USA. The victory, with a final match score of 2.5-1.5, marked Carlsen's triumph in the first official FIDE-recognized Freestyle Chess World Championship, according to Hacker News.
The decisive moment of the match occurred in the third game, where Carlsen won from a seemingly lost position, shifting the momentum in his favor. Entering the final game, he needed only a draw to secure the title, which he achieved in an equal endgame after Caruana missed late opportunities to mount a comeback, as reported by Hacker News. Both finalists have qualified for the 2027 FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship.
In other sports news, Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won a gold medal in the men's giant slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, earning South America its first-ever Winter Olympics medal. Braathen celebrated his victory with samba dancing, according to NPR Politics.
Meanwhile, in Lesotho, the Lesotho Flying Doctor Service continued its vital work, providing essential medical care to remote villages inaccessible by road. A team, including dental therapist Senate Makhoali, traveled by helicopter and small aircraft to reach patients in the isolated village of Mphooko, as detailed by NPR News.
In the world of film, Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó is directing Amy Adams in "At the Sea," a film in the Berlinale competition, according to Variety. Mundruczó, who has been "blacklisted in Hungary for years," expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work, stating, "I'm just grateful I'm able to work," as reported by Variety.
Also, the creature feature "Bone Keeper," starring John Rhys-Davies, known for his roles in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Indiana Jones," has been sold to several territories, according to Variety.
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