Chess, Belarus
World's best chess player disagrees with FIDE president over Russia's return
Magnus Carlsen, the 16th World Chess Champion, used the platform of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to call for the halt of the return of Russian and Belarusian players to FIDE-sanctioned competitions,
FIDE maintains ban on Russian and Belarusian chess players
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has rejected a proposal to readmit Russia and Belarus, which were banned due to Russia's invasion of
Chess-Governing body FIDE upholds ban on Russian, Belarusian players
Chess governing body FIDE's general assembly on Sunday upheld a ban on Russian and Belarusian players imposed after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, while backing a move to consider easing restrictions on disabled and junior players.
Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld
Russia's chess team is to remain banned from international competitions, officials have ruled. In a dramatic move, an International Chess Federation (Fide) general assembly meeting in Budapest voted to maintain sanctions against Russia and its ally,
Top Chess Body Rejects Readmitting Russia, Belarus
The top body in chess on Sunday rejected a proposal to readmit Russia and Belarus, but will consider allowing players under 12 or with disability to take part in events.
Kasparov agrees with Carlsen on keeping Russian chess sanctions
Kasparov wrote that he fully agreed with Carlsen's stance, adding a Ukrainian flag to his post. "Indeed I would, and do! In more ways than one, I could hardly wish for a better successor than Magnus.
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Yes, chess is pretty much the same as football
To the average person, the movement of a pawn on a chess board has nothing to do with a tackle on a football field. However, ...
Chess gold rush: New-gen champs took Anand's skill and added scale
With two golds - in Open and Women - they've taken all that unimpressive history in the tournament, smashed it out of the ...
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America’s Top Chess Players to Compete for More Than $400,000 in 2024 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Chess Championship
at the World Chess Hall of Fame, each field will feature 12 players facing off over the board October 11-24 as they compete for a total purse of more than $400,000. This year also celebrates the ...
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Bodhana’s chess dreams are off to a great start
“I want to become a world champion and one of the greatest players in the world,” Bodhana told Judit, in a video chess.com put out on Thursday. “So, you want to be better than Magnus Carlsen?
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Young Asian stars are conquering the chess world
"Not only are there many strong female chess players there," the former IT manager said, "but in many countries there are also more women in management positions than here in Germany." ...
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Hellenic, Convent crowned chess champs
HELLENIC Academy and Dominican Convent Harare were crowned the 2024 Lomagundi College Invitational Chess tournament champions on Saturday. The Hellenic Academy team managed to take the crown in the ...
Derrick Barnes improvement gives Detroit Lions chess piece they've been missing
Derrick Barnes played second-most snaps of any Detroit Lions LB in Week 1 and lined up all over the field. It's what helps ...
Current generation of Indian chess players great at grabbing opportunities: Viswanathan Anand
Semi-retired from the game, Anand said he is looking forward to his GCL stint next month where some top international players ...
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America’s Top Chess Players to Compete for More Than $400,000 in 2024 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Chess Championship
America’s Top Chess Players to Compete for More Than $400,000 in 2024 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Chess Championship Saint Louis to Host National Championships, Hall of Fame Inductions ...