Chess
Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965
In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.
Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up
She moved to Israel during war and this chess champion says she would do it again
Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime
The Purim-inspired chess technique that confuses my rivals - opinion
I win at chess by making opponents nervous, bewildered, and prone to blunders.
Israel’s home front is now the battlefield - and it cannot be ignored - opinion
The home front is no longer behind the lines; missiles, digital incitement, and unrest make every city a battlefield.
Iran fined €25,000 for Israel boycott at Chess Olympiad
The global chess body fined Iran €25,000 after its women’s team skipped a match vs Israel in Budapest, and warned of a possible one-year ban.
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."
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.
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.
Jerusalem highlights: September 19-25
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
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.
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The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Ezra Taylor - the top stories, clear and concise.
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.