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Taliban government reimposes chess ban in Afghanistan
The Taliban cling to the argument that the game involves gambling (prohibited by the Quran), a justification previously used ...
Vlastimil Hort, a Memorably Selfless Chess Grandmaster, Dies at 81
He could have advanced toward a title when his opponent, Boris Spassky, took ill. Instead, he displayed one of the game’s ...
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Stage set for 8th Sharjah Chess Masters C’ship
The prestigious 8th Sharjah International Chess Masters Championship is set to take place from Saturday to May 26.
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Delhi GM Open Sets Stage for Chess Prowess with Massive Prize Pool
The 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, with over Rs 1.21 crore in prizes, is poised to draw 2,500 ...
La Jolla High and academy in Azerbaijan partner in cross-cultural chess move
The sister schools partnership is intended to provide students with opportunities for virtual exchanges, chess tournaments ...
Gulf Today7d
350 players to compete in Sharjah International Chess Masters Championship
The eighth edition of the Sharjah International Chess Masters Championship has achieved a historic milestone, attracting a ...
Khaama Press5d
International Chess Federation condemns suspension of Chess in Afghanistan
The International Chess Federation expressed regret over the suspension of chess in Afghanistan, warning it could harm future players' opportunities.
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African Chess Confederation congratulates Ghana’s first female International Arbiter, Christiana Ashley
By Francis OforiAccra, May 17, GNA-The African Chess Confederation (ACC) has congratulated Madam Christiana Naa Merley Ashley, Vice-President of Ghana Chess Association (GCA) for being awarded the ...