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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.

Flags of Iran and Israel behind pawns on the chessboard. Chess game.
Hundreds of thousands of viewers followed the games online, including from countries that typically avoid participating in Israeli events

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

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

Former chess champion Kramnik recieves threats after Naroditsky's death

Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky

Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies unexpectedly at 29


Chess great Kasparov urges US to end nuke talks with 'terrorist' Iran

Israel and some Western countries have accused Iran’s regime of seeking to build, as well as secure technology for, a nuclear weapons device.

72nd Cannes Film Festival - Photocall for the manga "Blitz" - Cannes, France, May 18, 2019. Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov poses.

Chess turns enemies into mates, as Israel, Iran, Libya join virtual game

The event included 435 players from around the world.

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The Queen's Gambit inspires Israel's 40th chess championship

"We consider chess a challenging, sharp and competitive sport, which is known for its development of thought, creativity and cognitive abilities."

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Jerusalem Chess Club gets new permanent home

The Jerusalem Municipality, along with the help of an anonymous donor, has allowed the club to establish a permanent residence in the Jerusalem German Colony neighborhood.

Israeli chess players take part in a special chess tournament marking Israel's 70th anniversary at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, April 30, 2018.

Chess tournament strengthens ties between Israel-West African countries

Over 180 people from West African countries competed in the event, including the countries of Niger and Algeria who do not have diplomatic ties with Israel.

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The Iranian Queen’s Gambit meets Israel’s Sicilian defense

Using a live chess theory approach, we can identify Iran’s strategic moves in real time and examine what are its goals. Ultimately, the most important question is: Will Tehran use nuclear weapons?

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a speech during a virtual meeting in Tehran, Iran May 27, 2021.

Chess event promotes solidarity between Jews and Arabs

Nearly 100 participants took part in the event, which was broadcast live in both Arabic and Hebrew

Screenshot of the Jewish-Arab chess event

Israelis and Lithuanians compete in chess event to strengthen ties

The event, which was held online, was attended by 191 participants from both countries.

A screenshot from the Israel-Lithuania chess event.

Israelis, Serbs compete in chess tournament for Independence Day

The ceremony for the chess event was also attended by Israeli Ambassador to Serbia H.E. Yahel Vilan.

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Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

Organizers said the eight players taking part would be tested for COVID-19 no earlier than 72 hours before the tournament and would not be required to wear masks. Handshakes are also optional.

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