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US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29, his family said in a statement released by his club, the Charlotte Chess Center, on Monday. “It is with great ...
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International Chess Day Special: Vishy Anand on Magnus Carlsen’s Viral Outburst: ‘Like Falling...’

The world marks International Chess Day on July 20, an occasion to celebrate the brilliance and mental artistry of the game. On the special day, Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand spoke about how ...
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India (and its kids) are out to conquer the world of chess

CHENNAI, India – On a balmy morning last fall in the coastal Indian city of Chennai, dozens of fans perched on their seats as they watched an elite-level tournament unfold. Some shook their legs ...
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Saint Louis Chess Club to Unveil New World-Class Facility With a Month of Historic Events, Legendary Matches and U.S. & U.S. Women’s Championships

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to announce the grand reopening of its newly expanded campus this fall, marking a bold new chapter for the game of chess. With a ...