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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.

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.

Thai tennis player handed lifetime ban for match-fixing

Thai tennis player Jatuporn Nalamphun receives a lifetime ban after being found guilty of match-fixing at an ITF World Tennis Tour event in Lamphun, Thailand, following a detailed investigation by the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

England hit with partial Wembley closure by UEFA

UEFA has ordered England to play their next home match against Andorra behind closed doors for one section of Wembley, following charges of fan disturbances and racist behaviour during the Hungary fixture.

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

Stephen Lee's Snooker Comeback Blocked by Authorities

Former world snooker champion Stephen Lee's attempt to return to the table in an exhibition match with James Wattana has been officially blocked by the sport's governing body, extending his 12-year ban for match-fixing.

Pollard's Last-Gasp Kick Seals Epic Springboks Win

Relive the dramatic final moments as South Africa's fly-half Handré Pollard clinches a last-gasp 30-28 victory over Australia, keeping the Springboks' Rugby Championship hopes alive in a nail-biting Pretoria thriller.

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.

Nunez and Isak Shine in Premier League Clash

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez and Newcastle's Alexander Isak delivered standout performances in a thrilling Premier League clash. Discover how these strikers are shaping their teams' fortunes this season.

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