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    • The Chess Cheating Scandal Is Far From Over

      25 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      Grandmaster Alejandro Ramirez says a scandal of this nature was “a ticking time bomb” given how easily and rapidly smartphones and websites can assist players in cheating.

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    • Chess Investigation: Damning Findings Against Hans Niemann

      05 Oct 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      A 72-page report released night last by the sport’s largest online platform has piled further pressure on the man at the centre of the chess cheating scandal.

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    • Another Huge Twist In The Chess Cheating Saga

      29 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      The chess world continues to reel in the wake of Magnus Carlsen’s accusation that Hans Niemann cheated during their match in early September.

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    • The Chess Cheating Scandal Isn’t The Sport’s First Major Controversy

      28 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      Pre-arranged draws to conserve energy, coded text messages, and Morse code sent to the armpit – chess has had its fair share of strange cheating controversies.

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    • The Chess Cheating Scandal Just Stepped Up A Notch

      27 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      When Magnus Carlsen lost to 19-year-old grandmaster Hans Niemann in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis earlier this month, it sent reverberations through the chess world.

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    • Tuesday Morning Spice

      20 Sep 2022 by Kiernan / No Comments

      ‘Chess cheat’ rematch drama. Women suing Tesla. Corgis mourn Queen’s passing. Warne TV drama slammed by family. Model claims affair with Adam Levine.

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    • Friday Morning Spice

      16 Sep 2022 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments

      Alleged chess grandmaster cheat offered $1m to play nude. Texas sends busloads of migrants to VP’s house. Race driver becomes Victoria’s Secret lingerie model.

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    • You Need To Get Up To Speed With The Scandal Rocking The Chess World

      12 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      When Magnus Carlsen loses, it’s always big news in the chess world. His loss to 19-year-old Hans Niemann has morphed into something else entirely.

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    • Chess Robot Casually Crushes Finger Of Child Opponent [Video]

      25 Jul 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      A seven-year-old child clearly managed to get under the skin of his robot opponent during a match at the Moscow Open.

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    • Fantastic Story Of Woman Regarded As The Real Beth Harmon From ‘Queen’s Gambit’

      07 Dec 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

      Hungarian chess star Judit Polgár will never be as much of a household name as Beth Harmon but her story is unique.

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    • 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’.

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      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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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’.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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. […]

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    • 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.

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    • 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 […]

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    • 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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