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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.

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.

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.

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.

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