Chess

A stock image of a man playing chess in a tournament in Kandahar in June 2022. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Taliban suspends chess in Afghanistan over gambling concerns

Taliban officials have said that the game has been banned indefinitely until its compatibility with Islamic law can be determined

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Neer secures Chess World Cup spot with Asian Zonal victory, Tahsin earns second IM norm

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Wadifa becomes Asian Zonal champion, secures Women's International Master title and Chess World Cup spot

Tahsin shares 3rd position in World Jr. Chess
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Tahsin shares 3rd position in World Jr. Chess

Russian grandmaster Boris Spassky dies aged 88
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Russian grandmaster Boris Spassky dies aged 88

Manon draws in 1st round of World Junior Chess Championship
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Manon draws in 1st round of World Junior Chess Championship

Magnus Carlsen labelled 'arrogant', 'cowardly' in fresh attack from American chess GM amid FIDE-Freestyle tussle
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Magnus Carlsen labelled 'arrogant', 'cowardly' in fresh attack from American chess GM amid FIDE-Freestyle tussle

9-yr-old Bangladeshi chess prodigy Mugdha defeats 5-time world champion Magnus Carlsen
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9-yr-old Bangladeshi chess prodigy Mugdha defeats 5-time world champion Magnus Carlsen

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Gukesh earns INR 13.6 crore from prize money alone in 2024, two times more than US President's annual salary

Magnus Carlsen breaks silence on match-fixing claim, says ‘was joking’ in viral video: ‘Lacking decisive tiebreak rules’
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Magnus Carlsen breaks silence on match-fixing claim, says ‘was joking’ in viral video: ‘Lacking decisive tiebreak rules’

'Chess body is being controlled by a single player': Magnus Carlsen attacked in unfiltered 'money and power' rant
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'Chess body is being controlled by a single player': Magnus Carlsen attacked in unfiltered 'money and power' rant

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh scripts historic win vs China's Ding Liren, becomes youngest-ever
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World Chess Championship: D Gukesh scripts historic win vs China's Ding Liren, becomes youngest-ever

GM Razib emerges unbeaten champion
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GM Razib emerges unbeaten champion