After Competing Without a Hijab, a Top Iranian Chess Player Heads for Spain
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, ranked No. 17 among women in the world, will not return to Iran after forgoing a head scarf at an international championship.
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Hans Niemann Is the Bad Boy of Chess. But Did He Cheat?
An American teenager, Hans Niemann, defeated Magnus Carlsen, the world’s best chess player. Then Mr. Carlsen accused his opponent of cheating. It’s either overdue justice or paranoia.
Why Correspondence Chess Is Still Popular Among Elite Players
Players can take days or even weeks to take a turn, and they have embraced the use of software to find the best moves.
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Forget Madden. The Hottest Game in the N.F.L. Is Chess.
Athletes, known for being gamers, often find ways to compete during their downtime. Football players who tackle chess are drawn to the mental challenge that runs against stereotypes in their sport.