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Magnus Carlsen says chess is ‘made for the digital age’ amid esports integration
The world of chess has been going through somewhat of an evolution in recent years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down ...
Spurs' Wembanyama announces 'Hoops Gambit' will return; Devin Vassell gets in the boxing ring
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs ' Victor Wembanyama hosted the "Hoops Gambit" tournament, which featured a day of chess play ...
The first installment of Hoop Gambit attracted
The first installment of Hoop Gambit attracted attention well beyond Le Chesnay, including Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves sitting down for a chess match against the organizer. EuroHoops.net ...
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Opening gambit: Divya Deshmukh, India’s newest Grandmaster, says Chess World Cup victory just the start
By winning 2025 Women's Chess World Cup, India's 19-year-old rising star has got an entry to 2026 Candidates Tournament, the ...
Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh play peaceful 34-move draw to stay at par
Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy played to a draw in the second classical game of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup final, ...
Divya Deshmukh-Koneru Humpy final starts with veteran accepting Queen's Gambit challenge
The all-India FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup final began with a Queen’s Gambit, as Koneru Humpy drew with Divya Deshmukh in a 41-move game. Divya, playing with white, missed a key opportunity in the ...