11-year-old chess prodigy achieves grandmaster norm
Argentinian wonderkid Faustino Oro, dubbed 'chess Messi', makes history by achieving the grandmaster norm and surpassing 2500 Elo rating at just 11 years old during Barcelona tournament triumph.
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Epstein's Chess Set Cast Young Women as Pawns
Disturbing new details emerge of Jeffrey Epstein's custom chess set, where the convicted paedophile used figurines of young female models as 'pawns', revealing his deeply predatory mindset.
Anish Giri Wins Grand Swiss Chess Title in Epic Draw Marathon
Dutch grandmaster Anish Giri clinches a dramatic victory at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan, claiming the £90,000 top prize after a gruelling final-round draw against Russian favourite Andrey Esipenko.
Chess prodigy trapped in religious cult for a decade
The shocking true story of Danny Rensch, the American chess champion who vanished at the peak of his career only to be discovered a decade later, his genius suppressed by a controlling religious sect in a tale of manipulation and ultimate redemption.
Leonard Barden's Chess Column Celebrates 70 Record Years
Leonard Barden, the world's longest-running chess columnist, marks an unprecedented 70 years with The Guardian. Discover the story behind this British institution.
Wife shoves husband after chess loss tantrum in rain
A viral video captures the moment a wife's patience snaps, pushing her husband away after he lost a chess game and vowed to 'analyse his performance' for four hours in torrential rain. The hilarious incident in St James's Park has sparked a wave of sympat
Wesley So Wins $350k Sinquefield Cup, Gukesh Fails
In a stunning turn of events at the prestigious Sinquefield Cup, American Wesley So clinched victory and the $350,000 top prize. The chess world watched as reigning World Champion Gukesh D suffered a second consecutive defeat, shaking up the elite ranking
QUENTIN LETTS: Political Chess with Live Grenades
Quentin Letts recounts a gripping encounter in Westminster, where political tension felt like watching a chess match with live grenades. A must-read for those fascinated by high-stakes diplomacy.
Adams wins 9th British chess title; 10-year-old breaks records
In a stunning display of skill and youth brilliance, Michael Adams clinched his ninth British Chess Championship, while a 10-year-old girl broke two world records, marking a historic day for UK chess.
Trump's 3D Chess Diplomacy Exposed
A former insider reveals Donald Trump's psychological tactics to dominate global diplomacy, comparing his strategies to a high-stakes game of 3D chess.
Carlsen competes in Esports World Cup
World-renowned chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is set to compete in the Esports World Cup, marking a thrilling crossover between traditional chess and competitive gaming.
Tendulkar and Carlsen's Chennai sports spectacle
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen joined forces in Chennai for a unique event blending chess and cricket, attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Musk's AI Grok beats chess expert in Twitter match
X's AI chatbot Grok defeats chess expert in a rapid-fire match, sparking debate on artificial intelligence's growing dominance in strategic games.
Grok AI challenges chess grandmasters in intelligence test
Elon Musk's Grok AI takes on chess grandmasters in a high-stakes battle of wits. Discover how this AI stacks up against human intelligence and what it means for the future of artificial intelligence.
10-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Aims for World Record
A 10-year-old chess prodigy is set to compete against grandmasters at the British Chess Championship, with sights on a world record. Discover how this young talent is making waves in the chess world.
Carlsen joins Saudi chess in major sports coup
World chess champion Magnus Carlsen signs with Saudi Arabia's chess league, marking another high-profile acquisition in the kingdom's ambitious sports strategy.
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