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Magnus Carlsen’s protest pays off as FIDE finally approves jeans in chess events
FIDE has relaxed its dress code rule after the Magnus Carlsen jeans controversy at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York. Players can now wear "appropriate jeans" at chess events, starting from the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss.
"Next level chess": Pat McAfee's cohost claims Packers’ $47M Micah Parsons deal could complicate Aidan Hutchinson’s future with Lions
Micah Parsons has found a new home! After weeks of contractual drama with the Dallas Cowboys, the star linebacker was traded to the Green Bay Packers.
Top chess player gets caught hiding phone in bathroom during tournament, FIDE revokes Grandmaster title
Kirill Shevchenko's GM title has been revoked by FIDE after he was caught hiding a phone in the bathroom during a tournament.
BRIGHT FUTURE: Franklin County student takes home first-place at MSCA Chess Championship
Nine-year-old Caydence Stewart is a chess champion, taking down kings against players twice his age. This past summer in May, Caydence placed first at the MSCA Scholastic Rated Chess Championship at ...
Alexandra Botez develops chess video game while committed to supporting female players
Alexandra Botez updates fans on upcoming chess video game and explains commitment to supporting female chess players.
Why Does Tamil Nadu Dominate Chess In India?
Why does Tamil Nadu dominate Indian chess? Of India’s 89 Grandmasters, 33 hail from this state—thanks to one man: Manuel Aaron. India’s first International Master, he lit the spark that created ...
This 10-Year-Old Girl Just Became the Youngest Ever Woman International Master in Chess
A 10-year-old girl has become the youngest person to ever win the Woman International Master title in chess. Bodhana ...
Aaron Tveit puts his spin on 1980s hit 'One Night in Bangkok' in “Chess” revival first listen (exclusive)
Yes, there's the Mamma Mia! revival, but we're talking about an even rarer entity, the first ever Broadway revival of Chess, ...
HoYoverse Reveals Creature-Collecting Auto-Chess Game Honkai: Nexus Anima
HoYoverse has revealed Honkai: Nexus Anima, a brand new creature-collecting auto-chess game in the Honkai series, and closed beta registration is open.
The creators of Duskers are making a twisted dungeon roguelike driven by love and contempt for chess
Misfits Attic reveal an 80s-style roguelike with plenty of secrets and combat based on classic chess maneouvres.
After mastering chess in prison, can he win elite competitions? - Los ...
Vincent Hubbard played chess in prison as an escape. Now he plays $20 games on the streets of South L.A. and competes in tournaments to find a new path forward.
Generation Z gets on board: These teenagers are driving change through chess
Aaditya Anand, Nehan Mehta, Krish Kapur and Vivaan Verma — are quietly seeking to use chess as a platform for change in the ...
D Gukesh reveals how Viswanathan Anand's advice helped him become youngest-ever World Chess Champion: ‘I had 11 games…’
D Gukesh revealed a pep talk from Viswanathan Anand, which saw him defeat Ding Liren for the World Championship title.
Chess master’s nonprofit aims to make Mansfield a chess hotspot
ChessBus.org has received its official 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, paving the way for chess tournaments and community programs across Richland County. The organization, founded by nationally ranked ...
Peter Thiel's Brutal Chess Moves Convinced A Rival To Fund His First Startup—'So Ruthless, So Merciless'
Peter Thiel helped create what is known as PayPal today. A look at the unique story of an investment from a chess rival.
French transgender chess player, who faced online abuse, wins national title; creates history
Yosha Iglesias, a 37-year-old chess player, has made history by winning the French Women's Chess Championship, becoming the second transgender player ...
‘The Souffleur’ Director Gastón Solnicki Readies for ‘Big-Scale Historical Film’ About His Grandfather the Chess Master Miguel Najdorf (EXCLUSIVE)
Argentine director Gastón Solnicki has finished his Viennese trilogy with Willem Dafoe-starring “The Souffleur.” But he’s ...
Chess master’s nonprofit aims to make Mansfield a chess hotspot
ChessBus.org is now a nonprofit, expanding chess tournaments and outreach across Richland County. Venue partners and donations are welcome.
Aaron Tveit puts his spin on 1980s hit 'One Night in Bangkok' in “Chess” revival first listen (exclusive)
Yes, there's the Mamma Mia! revival, but we're talking about an even rarer entity, the first ever Broadway revival of Chess, ...
Global Chess League: Three winners to join franchises through Contenders programme
Chess News: Global Chess League introduces 'GCL Contenders' to discover new talent. Registrations begin on Thursday for amateurs and professionals. The tournament