All posts tagged "featured"
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34NewsIs Chess Haram for Muslims? Debunking Myths Amid Afghanistan’s Chess Ban
Recently, Afghanistan made headlines with the controversial decision to ban chess, declaring it “haram” (forbidden) under their interpretation of Islamic law. This...
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38NewsAfghanistan Bans Chess: A Setback for Intellectual Freedom
In a significant move that has drawn international concern, the Taliban government in Afghanistan has officially banned the game of chess, declaring...
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39BroadcastsKCA’s Festival God’s Own Country’s 1st GM International – LIVE
The prestigious KCA international chess tournament is currently underway in Kottayam, attracting grandmasters and top players from across the globe. After 9...
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51BroadcastsSonFlow Cup 2025 – Watch Now
Kolding, Denmark — Over the weekend of May 2 to May 4, chess enthusiasts turned their attention to the Danish town of...
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66NewsFreestyle Chess: Innovation or Overhyped Distraction from the Classical Game?
In recent years, Freestyle Chess (also referred to as Randomized Chess, or the more structured Fischer Random/Chess960) has gained traction, especially among...
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75BroadcastsBaku Open 2025
The Baku Open 2025 is underway in the heart of Azerbaijan, drawing top international chess talent to the iconic Baku Crystal Hall...