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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Resilience in the Face of Russian Aggression

Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen transitioned from chess grandmaster to high-level Lithuanian politician while Lithuania defends Ukraine and shelters Russian dissidents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Chess: Adams wins ninth British title, while 10-year-old girl breaks two world records

Michael Adams won his ninth British Championship title, equaling a historical record but still pursuing an all-time leading total.
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fromDefector
2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen Melts Down, Pounds Table After Inexplicable Blunder | Defector

Magnus Carlsen's unexpected blunder in a winning position led to his defeat against Gukesh Dommaraju in the Norway Chess tournament.
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fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen chess match against the wisdom of crowds ends in a draw

Magnus Carlsen played a historic chess game involving 143,000 participants, resulting in a draw.
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fromDefector
2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen Melts Down, Pounds Table After Inexplicable Blunder | Defector

Magnus Carlsen's unexpected blunder in a winning position led to his defeat against Gukesh Dommaraju in the Norway Chess tournament.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

What's the secret to India's moves to conquer the global chess scene?

Divya Deshmukh's victory in the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup highlights India's rising prominence in global chess.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chess: Aronian takes big top prize in Las Vegas as Niemann celebrates Carlsen's downfall

Levon Aronian, at 42 the oldest in the tournament, scored what he described as one of the crown jewels of his career to win the $200,000 first prize at the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Grand Slam last weekend.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Biggest Chess Site In The World Bans 100,000 Accounts A Month For Cheating

Chess.com’s Fair Play team reported that over 100,000 accounts are closed each month due to cheating, demonstrating the challenges of maintaining fairness on the platform.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's AI Refuses to Even Play Chess Against 1977 Atari, After Hearing What It Did to Other Cutting-Edge AIs

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's AI Refuses to Even Play Chess Against 1977 Atari, After Hearing What It Did to Other Cutting-Edge AIs

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chess: Carlsen fights off Gukesh in Zagreb as ChessFest returns to Trafalgar Square

It looked as if the Carlsen era might finally be over. The Norwegian, 35, had just lost his second game in a row to India's world champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, 19, who was on a streak of five successive wins and leading the Zagreb event three points ahead of Carlsen.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

AI scores a huge own goal if you play up and play the game

AI has not achieved true intelligence despite gaming milestones like chess and Go.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft Copilot falls Atari 2600 Video Chess

Copilot struggled to beat Atari 2600 Video Chess despite confidence in its chess capabilities.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Brooklyn teacher who built nationally renowned chess team retires after 50 years

Eliot Weiss retired after 50 years of teaching, significantly impacting students and leading a nationally successful high school chess team.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

India (and its kids) are out to conquer the world of chess

Chess popularity in India is soaring, fueled by pandemic interest and events like the Chennai Grand Masters.
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fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Legend of Zelda Collector's Chess Set Now Available To Preorder

The Legend of Zelda collectibles offer unique board games that combine themes of the franchise with classic gameplay.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen slams table after shock loss to Gukesh Dommaraju in Norway

Gukesh Dommaraju scored his first classical win against Magnus Carlsen, marking a significant milestone in his chess career.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

amBroadway | Cast set for Chess' revival, Christopher Jackson to join Hell's Kitchen' and more | amNewYork

Chess is being revived on Broadway with a new cast and updated book, resonating with current geopolitical themes.
Montego Glover is stepping in for Audra McDonald in Gypsy during her absence, demonstrating Broadway's adaptability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

National solving championship is open and Chess Messi' closing on record

Participants can enter the prestigious Winton British Solving Championship by submitting the first move to a chess puzzle.
The competition invites British residents and offers potential prizes and recognition in the chess community.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Chloe finds a hobby: I try to impress the chess grandmaster by breaking out my queen. 'That's a silly move,' he responds

Chess never held much allure for me. It always conjured up images of miserable rainy summers in my family's holiday home in West Cork.
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fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Queer Chess Club Making the First Moves Toward Revolution

Queers Gambit creates an inclusive chess community for queer individuals, combating sexism and fostering support.
The club aims to empower underrepresented voices in chess while promoting social justice.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against the world'

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key current issues while fostering accessible reporting for all Americans.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?

The Independent focuses on delivering quality journalism without paywalls, supporting vital reporting on pressing issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?

The Independent focuses on delivering quality journalism without paywalls, supporting vital reporting on pressing issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Manx Liberty's wildcards deliver in style to regain British team chess crown

The 2024-25 4NCL season showcased rich competition culminating in a rare 4-4 draw but was won by Manx Liberty prior to the final round.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

BBC Two's Chess Masters: The Endgame divides opinions as winner is crowned

The BBC Two show 'Chess Masters: The Endgame' has sparked debate among viewers and experts but enjoyed decent viewership during its run.
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fromOpen Culture
4 months ago

The 1924 Soviet Chess Match Where The Chess Pieces Were Real Soldiers and Horses

A remarkable chess match in 1924 featured human beings as pieces, highlighting a unique promotional event in the USSR.
The match was designed to promote chess culture in the Soviet Union.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago

CHESS team rolls up their sleeves for spring tune-up | Cornell Chronicle

The spring downtime at CHESS is crucial for maintenance and innovation, enabling hands-on work that can't be done during regular operations.
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fromFast Company
4 months ago
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Duolingo will start teaching chess soon

Duolingo is launching a chess course aimed at beginners to make the game more accessible and enjoyable.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Board games

Duolingo is getting a chess course

Duolingo is introducing a chess course aimed at making the game accessible to all skill levels.
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fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Duolingo Introduces a Chess Course for All Skill Levels | Entrepreneur

Duolingo is introducing a chess course aimed at beginners, promoting accessibility and engagement in the game.
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