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Norway’s chess grandmaster quits tournament in dispute over his jeans
Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after refusing to change out of…
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American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage
MOSCOW — A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year…
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Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero’s welcome
CHENNAI: India’s chess star Gukesh Dommaraju returned to a hero’s welcome in his home city on Monday (Dec 16) after…
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‘Unparalleled talent’: India lauds new chess king Gukesh Dommaraju
Anand, who played a mentor’s role in Gukesh’s remarkable journey, said the teenager had excelled. “Congratulations! It’s a proud moment…
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Indian teenager Dommaraju beats China’s Ding to become youngest world chess champion
Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China on…
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Asia
Chinese chess rocked by cheating rumours, bad behaviour scandal
SHANGHAI: The world of Chinese chess is in uproar over rumours of cheating and a bad behaviour scandal that saw…
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Asia
Chinese chess rocked by cheating rumours, bad behaviour scandal
SHANGHAI: The world of Chinese chess is in uproar over rumours of cheating and a bad behaviour scandal that saw…
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American imprisoned in Russia faces espionage charges, reports say
A Russian-born U.S. citizen in prison on a bribery conviction now faces charges of espionage, according to Russian news agencies…
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Iranian chess player who removed hijab gets Spanish citizenship
MADRID: An Iranian chess player who moved to Spain in January after she competed without a hijab and had an…
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Asia
Russian chess players to compete in Asian federation after quitting Europe
BERLIN: Chess powerhouse Russia has joined the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) following an ACF vote that allows Russian players to…
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