chess
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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