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The competition for the World Cup for women has officially opened in Shanghai. Chinese defending champion Ju Wenjun and her challenger Aleksandra...
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The FIDE Confederation Cup for Players with Disabilities in Ankara is in the books. Team Europe won all four matches and deservedly...
Alexandra Kosteniuk Wins the Monaco Women’s Grand Prix
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Confederation Cup for Disabled People kicks off in Ankara Turkey
FIDE Confederation Cup for the Disabled People officially started on December 09 with the opening ceremony in the capital of Turkey. The...
Boys are better at learning to play chess than girls… or are they?
There is no doubt that in chess, there is a gender inequality between men and women. It was the theme of the 7th...
World Chess Champion on the Verge of Topping Fantasy Football Table
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Vishy Anand is a legend today. He has not only achieved the highest honours in the game of chess but has also led...
FIDE Ethics Commission Announces the Sanctions Against Igor Rausis
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Praggnanandhaa Becomes the Youngest Indian to Cross 2600 Elo Ever and Second Youngest in...
On 4th of May 2019, Nihal Sarin had become the youngest Indian to cross 2600 at the age of 14 years and 10...
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Simplification vs. Calculation: Lessons from Two Winning Chess Scenarios
Yesterday, I had two funny moments in one of my games that gave me some food for thought. I had the black...
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The fourth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest delivered excitement as Ukraine stunned the...
Rising Star Deborah Quickpen Debuts at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest
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In an inspiring turn of events at the Chess Olympiad, Nigeria’s chess prodigy, 12-year-old Deborah Quickpen,...