chess
Chess Legend Sues Netflix Over This Line From ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ [Video]
17 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Female chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili is suing Netflix for $5 million in a defamation lawsuit over what she calls a “sexist” and incorrect line from ‘The Queen’s Gambit’.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Critical Thinking
25 Aug 2021 by SPLING / No Comments
John Leguizamo is an easily recognisable actor who has become known for his trademarks: fast-talking and a feisty attitude.
Ace Magashule’s Chess Game Mocked By Grandmaster Garry Kasparov
10 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The suspended secretary-general posted a picture of himself in the midst of a chess battle, but it turned out to be a rather fitting metaphor for his political situation.
Now You Can Play Chess Against Beth Harmon From ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
23 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chess fans who are keen to take on the star of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ can do exactly that. Be warned, though – Beth means business.
Why Everyone’s Going Nuts For Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ [Trailer]
02 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For those of us who don’t play chess, it’s hard to imagine a series about the game being anything but dull. Then, along came ‘The Queen’s Gambit’.
World’s Greatest Chess Player Is Cleaning Up At Fantasy Football
17 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Not content with being the undisputed king of chess, Magnus Carlsen has set his sights on dominating England’s Fantasy Premier League competition.
They Reckon This Prodigy Will Make Chess Entertaining ‘For The Masses’
28 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
You don’t earn the nickname ‘the Mozart of chess’ for nothing, and now Magnus Carlsen looks set to change the game for future generations.
The ‘Mozart Of Chess’ Has A New, Unlikely Rival
22 Apr 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Magnus Carlsen’s domination of the sport is unparalleled, and he has been world champion since 2013. Thankfully, a 16-year-old has come along to give him a run for his money.
Forget Chess, They’ve Made A Genius Robot That Plays Jenga! [Video]
31 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
MIT researchers have developed a robot that can play Jenga, marking significant progress in robotic interactive perception and manipulation.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Queen of Katwe
12 Oct 2016 by SPLING / No Comments
Queen of Katwe is a coming-of-age Disney drama about Phiona, a Ugandan girl from Katwe, who is made aware of a world of opportunity after displaying a remarkable talent for the game of chess. It’s based on an ESPN magazine article and book by Tim Crothers, which has been adapted for film by William Wheeler. […]
They’ve Combined Boxing And Chess – Introducing ‘Chessboxing’
17 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chessboxing could be the next big thing to hit TV, if it finds its way out of back-alleys and clubs, but one thing’s for sure, it’s growing at an astonishing rate.
Anyone For A Game Of Chess Boxing? [PICS + VIDEO]
26 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Before we start, let’s go through what Chess boxing actually is. No it’s not a boxing ring made of checkered blocks where you get to hook the opponent when you remove one of his pieces. Nor is it just a board of chess pieces wearing gloves. Chess Boxing combines both the sport and activity in a tournament. The […]
Capetonian Man Becomes SA’s First Chess Grandmaster
11 Sep 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Chess has a rich history in South Africa, with the first South African Chess Championship held in 1892. Finally, we have our first grandmaster – the highest title a player can achieve in the game.
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