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Dumfries Musical Theatre Company set to perform Chess musical - at last

The show has been postponed for three years due to the coronavirus pandemic but the stars will finally take to the stage in May

Daily Record

Share market operator probed for bungled system upgrade

Corporate watchdog ASIC is investigating Australian share market operator ASX for potential breaches after a botched overhaul of its transaction system.

AAP

Hans Niemann Files $100M Lawsuit Over Chess Cheating Allegations

The 19-year-old grandmaster is suing Chess.com, rival Magnus Carlsen and others.

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World Chess checks for knight in shining armour investor

Sport promoter set for €8 million float on the London Stock Exchange next month

Evening Standard

Report: U.S. Chess Grandmaster Allegedly Cheated Over 100 Times

The Chess.com report comes in wake of Magnus Carlsen, a chess world champion, accusing Hans Niemann of cheating.

Sports Illustrated

Hardcore Pawn: Your Ultimate Explainer On The Anal Beads Chess Drama That’s STILL Exploding

Once a pawn a time, the chess world was in perfect harmony. Grandmasters would coexist, there was no beef between players, and everything was glorious. But now, the chess world has been absolutely shaken, rattled and rolled. If you’re looking for the ultimate recap of all the drama in the…

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Battle for fair play has few takers in chess

PUNE: Neutral followers of any sport may feel premature acceptance of defeat or pre-arranged draw is not sport.

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The cheating scandal roiling the chess world has a new wrinkle

World champion Magnus Carlsen abruptly resigned after making a single move in his highly anticipated rematch with Hans Niemann. Calls have increased for an investigation.

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India’s love affair with chess

There are reasons India’s chess profile has gone stratospheric and the youth parade at this Olympiad is testimony to how many prodigies the country has churned out

The Hindu

Netflix hit series The Queen's Gambit inspires NI man to start new chess business

Tamas Kosik is the brains behind Chess Junction NI

Belfast Live

Chess: Five facts you may want to know about Praggnanandhaa

Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, one of the youngest bright talents in the game from the country, clinched the Paracin Open Group A chess tournament title on Saturday, after netting eight points from nine rounds. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chess helped me become what I am, it’s time for me to give back: Viswanathan Anand

“I have long aspired to come into the chess administration and this opportunity as the Deputy President will be a huge learning curve for me,” said Anand

The Hindu

Hikaru Nakamura has second attempt at Candidates tournament to face chess champion Magnus Carlsen

Hikaru Nakamura is a legend in the chess world, but victory in the Candidates Tournament could ignite the sport's popularity.

ABC News

Chess | FIDE president nominates Viswanathan Anand in team to fight elections

At the FIDE elections in July-August, Viswanathan Anand will be part of the Arkady Dvorkovich’s team, giving him a chance to become deputy president of the world chess body

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Viswanathan Anand announced as candidate for FIDE deputy president's post

CHENNAI: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand would become the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected as the president in the elections scheduled during the 44th chess Olympiad here in July-August this year.

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand optimistic about India's chances at Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: Five-time Chess world champion Viswanathan Anand said on Wednesday that he is optimistic about India's chances of winning big at the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, which will begin in Chennai on July 28.

Daily Record

Abertay students to embark on mega 24-hour Gameathon for Ukraine charity

They will be playing Valorant, Halo, Chess, and Super Smash Bros as well as a host of other cult games through the night.

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