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143,000 people teamed up to tie the world’s top chess player
Magnus Carlsen is an undisputed titan in the world of chess. In 2011 at the age of 19, the Swedish grandmaster became the ...
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen forced to a draw by a team of 143,000 players: 'They haven’t given a single chance'
The ‘Magnus Carlsen vs The World’ online chess match ended in a surprising draw but the No.1 Grandmaster created a new world ...
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Loren Schmidt, local chess master, returning to Nebraska for U.S. Open anniversary
Over a rollup chess mat on a Franklin Park picnic table, Loren Schmidt brightens while speaking about the Alekhine's Defence, ...
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Drayton wins inaugural chess 960 freestyle tournament
After nine intense rounds of a thrilling variation of classical chess that promotes creativity and innovation, FM Anthony Drayton emerged victorious in the ...
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‘Messi of Chess’ graces Sharjah Masters, Giri and Indjic share 4th round lead
The eighth edition of the Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship, organised by the Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club under the patronage of His ...
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Mamedov becomes Kazakhstan’s youngest GM, nine share lead at Sharjah Masters
Kazakhstan’s Edgar Mamedov has become the first player in the history of the Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship to earn the Grandmaster ...
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing ...