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The Rules of Chess Competition

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Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the title in ...

Former Chess Champion Faces Ethics Complaint After a Grandmaster’s Death

The International Chess Federation filed the complaint against Vladimir Kramnik, a former world champion who had insinuated ...

In Which Country Did Chess Originate?

Chess originated in India around the 6th century AD as the ancient game 'Chaturanga.' Learn how it spread to Persia and ...
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Chess has always had a gender problem. A new attack on trans players made it worse.

Last week, the International Chess Federation, or FIDE, announced new regulations on transgender players, including new restrictions on transgender women competing in women’s events and stripping ...