Chess

Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime

The players' actions came as Israel continued its war against Iran in the form of Operation Roaring Lion. As the war progressed, Israel successfully eliminated many of the country's leaders.

MEMBERS OF the Islamic Republic of Iran team pose prior to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between South Korea and Iran at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 2, 2026.
Chess

The Purim-inspired chess technique that confuses my rivals - opinion

A chess pawn is seen alongside a mirror, with a king piece reflecting back in this illustrative image. With the narrative war, Israel’s adversaries can utilize a perfect storm to project power, turning a pawn into a king, the writer says.

Israel’s home front is now the battlefield - and it cannot be ignored - opinion

Flags of Iran and Israel behind pawns on the chessboard. Chess game.

Iran fined €25,000 for Israel boycott at Chess Olympiad


At the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, chess bridges war and division

Gil Borochovsky, CEO of the Israel Chess Federation said, “Beyond the sporting value, this is an extraordinary cultural celebration."

Hundreds of thousands of viewers followed the games online, including from countries that typically avoid participating in Israeli events

Former chess champion Kramnik recieves threats after Naroditsky's death

Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik asked authorities to investigate threatening messages posted since the death of US grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky.

Chess Grandmasters Vladimir Kramnik and José Martínez Alcántara face off at the World Chess Clash of Blames tournament using anti-cheating technology from Chessarena.com at Sky Guild Gaming Centre on August 19, 2024 in London, England

Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies unexpectedly at 29

Daniel Naroditsky, son of a Ukranian immigrant, had begun playing chess at the age of 6. His influence extended beyond the chessboard, according to the International Chess Federation.

Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky

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Israeli players, incl. intl. masters, withdraw from Spanish chess tournament over Israel flag ban

Organizers previously informed Israeli participants that they would be disqualified or expelled if they attempted to play under the Israeli flag.

Chess players from Russia and Israel play at the 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 21, 2025.

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Thousands attend a protest rally near the home of Israeli PM in Jerusalem, calling for an end to the war and the release of all the Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity.  September 06, 2025.

Spanish chess tournament bans Israeli flags, global body overrules

A ban on Israeli flags at a Spanish chess tournament brings Israeli chess player Erez Kupervaser back to Oct. 7 and memories of his sister who was murdered by Hamas terrorists at Nova music festival.

Chess players from Russia and Israel play at the 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 21, 2025.

10-year-old makes chess history after becoming youngest girl to defeat a grandmaster 

Bodhana Sivanandan had only been playing chess for five years when she won against 60-year-old Peter Wells in the final round of the 2025 British Chess Championships in Liverpool

 An illustrative image of chess pieces.

Grapevine, August 24, 2025: An OK Israeli

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CULTURE AND Sport Minister Miki Zohar ponders his next move.

Taliban bans chess over fear of gambling, whether it is permitted in Islamic law

The suspension was announced by the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, which followed the dissolution of the Afghanistan Chess Federation.

 Members of the Taliban carrying flags participate in a rally to mark the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul, in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 14, 2024.