CHESS
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October 26, 2022, Wednesday
AICF claims pests destroyed records in response to query under RTI Act
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has claimed that records pertaining to a Right to Information (RTI) Act query by a player ...
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October 07, 2022, Friday
Lingering questions after a scandal
Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to ...
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October 05, 2022, Wednesday
In light of Hans Niemann's Chess scandal: 10 cheating scandals in sports
Cheating in sports has existed as long as sports. Unfair advantage is sought by athletes and coaches to make sure they or their ...
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September 26, 2022, Monday
Carlsen beats India's Arjun Erigaisi to clinch Julius Baer Chess title
Norwegian Magnus Carlsen became the first player in the world to break the 2900 Tour Rating barrier following a crushing win over ...
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September 23, 2022, Friday
Julius Baer Chess Cup: Erigaisi enters semifinals, Praggnanandhaa bows out
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi edged out fellow teenager Christopher Yoo in the quarterfinals via tie-breaker to reach the ...
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September 21, 2022, Wednesday
Carlsen vs Niemann: Cheating on chessboard
Ongoing scandal can dent the game's popularity
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September 21, 2022, Wednesday
Chess cheating scandal: Why did Carlsen quit the match against Niemann?
In early September, Hans Niemann defeated Magnus Carlsen in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup in a stunning upset. Now, ...
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September 18, 2022, Sunday
After cricket, cutting-edge tech set to transform football and chess too
A startup in Bengaluru has developed a sensor that helps batsmen and coaches gain insights on bat speed, impact speed, bat-lift ...
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September 16, 2022, Friday
Bengaluru teenager Pranav Anand becomes India's 76th Chess Grandmaster
Bengaluru teenager Pranav Anand became India's 76th Grandmaster after he crossed the 2,500 Elo mark in the ongoing World Youth ...
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August 22, 2022, Monday
FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen, but loses out on top prize
Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, wining three straight games including two in the blitz ...
