Chess
Taliban bans chess over fear of gambling, whether it is permitted in Islamic law
The suspension was announced by the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, which followed the dissolution of the Afghanistan Chess Federation.
Russia's 'chessboard killer' ready to confess to 11 more murders, penal service says
Over 1,000 chess players shatter Israeli record in simultaneous chess game in Jerusalem
With prizes totaling NIS 130,000, the Jerusalem Grand Chess Championship to kick off in September
Chess champion and vocal opponent of Putin's Russia talks to 'Post'
Kasparov visited Israel earlier this month to receive an honorary degree from the Weizmann Institute of Science and talked about his forceful opinions about his native Russia led by Vladimir Putin.
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Best female chess player in history plays simultaneous exhibition to honor Israeli hostages
The event saw friendly competition and sportsmanship between Israelis and Germans, and a moving tribute to the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Israeli chess prodigy to compete for title of youngest champion ever
He is anticipated to participate in the Israel Senior Championship, competing against opponents who are not only twice his age but even four or five times older.
Chess4Solidarity holds event with Gaza hostages' families
The competition was largely centered around "the missing player."
The Game of Queens: Why do women have a lower ceiling in chess?
In checking gender bias in chess playing, New York researchers find parents and coaches shortchange girls’ potential.
Israeli chess prodigy Noam Sasson places joint-first at U-10 European Rapid Chess Championship
Sasson was the only Israeli competing in the tournament.
Iranian chess player who removed hijab gets Spanish citizenship
The 26-year-old has told Reuters she had no regrets over her gesture in support of the protest movement against her country's clerical leadership.
Three chess players removed from int'l competition for boycotting Israelis
The Tunisian chess players who boycotted the Israeli players were booted from the competition.
Young Israeli chess champions crowned amid rocket fire
The champions will get the chance to represent Israel at the World Championship and European Championship.
Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab
The Iranian chess player had received multiple phone calls in which individuals warned her against returning home after the tournament.