Chess, FIDE and Belarusian players
Chess-Governing body FIDE upholds ban on Russian, Belarusian players
Chess governing body FIDE's general assembly on Sunday upheld a ban on Russian and Belarusian players imposed after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, while backing a move to consider easing restrictions on disabled and junior players.
FIDE Considers Lifting Parts of Ban on Russian and Belarusian Chess Players
FIDE's general assembly discussed lifting a ban on Russian and Belarusian players. Influential figures, including Magnus Carlsen and the Ukrainian government, opposed the motion. Delegates voted to consult the IOC about allowing some players back.
Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld
Russia's chess team is to remain banned from international competitions, officials have ruled. In a dramatic move, an International Chess Federation (Fide) general assembly meeting in Budapest voted to maintain sanctions against Russia and its ally,
Chess-Governing body FIDE softens stance on some banned Russian, Belarusian players
Chess governing body FIDE's general assembly agreed to consider lifting parts of a ban on Russian and Belarusian players imposed after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, in a vote on Sunday in Budapest.
Kasparov agrees with Carlsen on keeping Russian chess sanctions
Kasparov wrote that he fully agreed with Carlsen's stance, adding a Ukrainian flag to his post. "Indeed I would, and do! In more ways than one, I could hardly wish for a better successor than Magnus.
India win historic Open gold in FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024
India won a historic gold medal at the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad in Hungary, with D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, ...
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India makes history with historic double gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024
India clinched historic double gold medals at the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024 with both men and women's teams topping the charts ...
Chess Olympiad: FIDE Fair Play team silences Vladimir Kramnik
Vladimir Kramnik, former World chess champion, complained about mobile phones on Indian boards at the Chess Olympiad.
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FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024: The key moments in India's historic double gold
India's chess teams made history in Budapest on Sunday as they won gold in the open and women's categories at the 2024 Chess ...
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Ghost tanks: Exploring the realities and myths of adaptive camouflage
From science fiction to real-life technology, discover how adaptive camouflage devices could transform the battlefield.
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Fide Chess Olympiad – Guyana stumble in round 9 as Pitamber and Joshi earn candidate master titles
GUYANA’S Olympiad chess teams were unable to get pass their opponents in round 9 of the International Chess Federation ...
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Armenia’s Men’s Team Named ‘Team of the Century’ at 2024 Chess Olympiad
The International Chess Federation has named Armenia’s men’s team as the “Team of the Century.” The awards were presented in ...
Fantasy trends and hidden gems: A goalie draft guide, from bona fide starters to the wild cards
Shayna Goldman guides you through the fantasy hockey goalie pool for 2024-25, pointing out the need-to-knows at the position.
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India win historic double gold in FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024
The dominant India team beat Slovenia to win their first Open gold, while the Indian women's team beat Azerbaijan to win gold ...
Kevin Smith received 'bona fide death threats' for cult classic 'Dogma'
Director Kevin Smith is speaking out on the cult classic film "Dogma" and the hateful messages he received after the 1999 ...