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Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore ...
Chinese grandmaster Ju Wenjun secured her fifth consecutive Women’s World Chess Championship on Wednesday, defeating compatriot Tan Zhongyi in this year’s final.
Magnus Carlsen holds Hikaru Nakamura to a draw in Game 2 of their blockbuster final to defeat the American GM 1.5-0.5 and win ...
And, thanks to organizations such as Chess.com and streaming platforms such as Twitch, the game is now increasingly being ...
Lady Gaga's performance capping the first night of Coachella 2025 managed to be both bizarro and warm-hearted, in her fashion ...
The Women's World Chess Championship 2025 featuring Ju Wenjun vs Tan Zhongyi, in an intense battle for the title, will be played from April 3-23.
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Chess is one of the most popular board games in the world, and with good reason. Chess isn't always about winning; it's an art, science, and a sport to continue learning from. Even after an uptick ...
Paris's Freestyle Chess Grand Slam's knockouts began with Magnus Carlsen's win over Abdusattorov, while other quarterfinals ...
On March 14, 2025, the account for Chess.com—a leading online chess game website—posted side-by-side images of black and white bishops with the prompt, “accepting new name ideas for this ...