Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen slams fist on table after defeat
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen slams the table after he loses to world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in a classical game. (Credit: YouTube @Norway Chess)
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Chess-Niemann's world title hopes dashed at World Cup
Hans Niemann's hopes of a shot at the chess world championship match ended abruptly on Thursday when the American grandmaster crashed out of the World Cup second round in India.
Singapore proposes legislative change to formally recognise e-sports, chess and bridge as sports
SINGAPORE: Mind sports such as chess and bridge, along with e-sports,would be formally recognised as sports if a Bill introduced into parliament on Tuesday (Nov 4) is enacted into law.
Chess-Former world champion Kramnik faces disciplinary action over Naroditsky controversy
PARIS :Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik is facing disciplinary proceedings over public attacks on U.S. grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, whose sudden death this week at 29 has prompted outrage and calls for action, the international chess federation (FIDE) said on Wednesday.
10-year-old chess prodigy defeats grandmaster in 'near-perfect game'
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American chess grandmaster Naroditsky dies at 29
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29, his family said in a statement released by his club, the Charlotte Chess Center, on Monday (Oct 20).
Chess-Norway tour gets approval for combined world title
PARIS :The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new global competition set up by Norway Chess that will crown a "World Combined Champion" across three time formats — Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz, organisers said on Wednesday.
Blue Jays get fresh chance in Game 4 to push Yankees from post-season
The Blue Jays will turn to hard-throwing pitcher Louis Varland to start Game 4, as Toronto gets a second chance to eliminate the Yankees in the Bronx on Wednesday evening.
Chess-Israeli players withdraw from Basque Country tournament amid flag dispute
PARIS -Seven Israeli chess players registered for a Spanish tournament starting on Friday have all withdrawn from the event, said the organisers, who had told the players they would not be competing under their national flag, citing the conflict in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinians.