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How A Group Of International Chess Players Helped A Ukrainian Woman Escape The War
15 Nov 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
In a story with Netflix Limited Series written all over it, a network of chess friends helped a Ukrainian chess protege escape from a Russian invasion of her hometown, and bring her to England.
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12-Year-Old Capetonian Chess Prodigy To Represent SA At African Youth Championship [Video]
20 Sep 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Inspiring 12-year-old chess prodigy Imkhitha Joya, hailing from Crossroads in Cape Town, has secured a coveted opportunity to represent South Africa at the prestigious World Cadets Championship 2023 in Egypt.
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The Chess Cheating Scandal Is Far From Over
25 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Grandmaster Alejandro Ramirez says a scandal of this nature was “a ticking time bomb” given how easily and rapidly smartphones and websites can assist players in cheating.
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Chess Investigation: Damning Findings Against Hans Niemann
05 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A 72-page report released night last by the sport’s largest online platform has piled further pressure on the man at the centre of the chess cheating scandal.
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Another Huge Twist In The Chess Cheating Saga
29 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The chess world continues to reel in the wake of Magnus Carlsen’s accusation that Hans Niemann cheated during their match in early September.
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The Chess Cheating Scandal Isn’t The Sport’s First Major Controversy
28 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pre-arranged draws to conserve energy, coded text messages, and Morse code sent to the armpit – chess has had its fair share of strange cheating controversies.
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The Chess Cheating Scandal Just Stepped Up A Notch
27 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When Magnus Carlsen lost to 19-year-old grandmaster Hans Niemann in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis earlier this month, it sent reverberations through the chess world.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
20 Sep 2022 by Kiernan / No Comments
‘Chess cheat’ rematch drama. Women suing Tesla. Corgis mourn Queen’s passing. Warne TV drama slammed by family. Model claims affair with Adam Levine.
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Friday Morning Spice
16 Sep 2022 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Alleged chess grandmaster cheat offered $1m to play nude. Texas sends busloads of migrants to VP’s house. Race driver becomes Victoria’s Secret lingerie model.
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You Need To Get Up To Speed With The Scandal Rocking The Chess World
12 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When Magnus Carlsen loses, it’s always big news in the chess world. His loss to 19-year-old Hans Niemann has morphed into something else entirely.
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Chess Robot Casually Crushes Finger Of Child Opponent [Video]
25 Jul 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A seven-year-old child clearly managed to get under the skin of his robot opponent during a match at the Moscow Open.
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Fantastic Story Of Woman Regarded As The Real Beth Harmon From ‘Queen’s Gambit’
07 Dec 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hungarian chess star Judit Polgár will never be as much of a household name as Beth Harmon but her story is unique.
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Chess Legend Sues Netflix Over This Line From ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ [Video]
17 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Female chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili is suing Netflix for $5 million in a defamation lawsuit over what she calls a “sexist” and incorrect line from ‘The Queen’s Gambit’.
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Critical Thinking
25 Aug 2021 by SPLING / No Comments
John Leguizamo is an easily recognisable actor who has become known for his trademarks: fast-talking and a feisty attitude.
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Ace Magashule’s Chess Game Mocked By Grandmaster Garry Kasparov
10 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The suspended secretary-general posted a picture of himself in the midst of a chess battle, but it turned out to be a rather fitting metaphor for his political situation.
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Now You Can Play Chess Against Beth Harmon From ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
23 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chess fans who are keen to take on the star of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ can do exactly that. Be warned, though – Beth means business.
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Why Everyone’s Going Nuts For Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ [Trailer]
02 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For those of us who don’t play chess, it’s hard to imagine a series about the game being anything but dull. Then, along came ‘The Queen’s Gambit’.
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World’s Greatest Chess Player Is Cleaning Up At Fantasy Football
17 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Not content with being the undisputed king of chess, Magnus Carlsen has set his sights on dominating England’s Fantasy Premier League competition.
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They Reckon This Prodigy Will Make Chess Entertaining ‘For The Masses’
28 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
You don’t earn the nickname ‘the Mozart of chess’ for nothing, and now Magnus Carlsen looks set to change the game for future generations.
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The ‘Mozart Of Chess’ Has A New, Unlikely Rival
22 Apr 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Magnus Carlsen’s domination of the sport is unparalleled, and he has been world champion since 2013. Thankfully, a 16-year-old has come along to give him a run for his money.
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Forget Chess, They’ve Made A Genius Robot That Plays Jenga! [Video]
31 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
MIT researchers have developed a robot that can play Jenga, marking significant progress in robotic interactive perception and manipulation.
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Queen of Katwe
12 Oct 2016 by SPLING / No Comments
Queen of Katwe is a coming-of-age Disney drama about Phiona, a Ugandan girl from Katwe, who is made aware of a world of opportunity after displaying a remarkable talent for the game of chess. It’s based on an ESPN magazine article and book by Tim Crothers, which has been adapted for film by William Wheeler. […]
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They’ve Combined Boxing And Chess – Introducing ‘Chessboxing’
17 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chessboxing could be the next big thing to hit TV, if it finds its way out of back-alleys and clubs, but one thing’s for sure, it’s growing at an astonishing rate.
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Anyone For A Game Of Chess Boxing? [PICS + VIDEO]
26 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Before we start, let’s go through what Chess boxing actually is. No it’s not a boxing ring made of checkered blocks where you get to hook the opponent when you remove one of his pieces. Nor is it just a board of chess pieces wearing gloves. Chess Boxing combines both the sport and activity in a tournament. The […]
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Capetonian Man Becomes SA’s First Chess Grandmaster
11 Sep 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Chess has a rich history in South Africa, with the first South African Chess Championship held in 1892. Finally, we have our first grandmaster – the highest title a player can achieve in the game.
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