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Tournaments
Magnus Carlsen Wins 2023 World Chess Championship
Norwegian grandmaster defends his title in thrilling match against Ian Nepomniachtchi that went down to the wire in rapid tiebreaks after the classical portion ended in a draw. The match featured unprecedented psychological warfare and innovative opening preparation from both players.
Reported by
Jerome Powell
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Tournaments
Magnus Carlsen Wins 2023 World Chess Championship
Norwegian grandmaster defends his title in thrilling match against Ian Nepomniachtchi

Reported by
Jerome Powell
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Variants
New Chess Variant Gains Popularity: 'Chess 960' Takes Over
Fischer Random chess sees record participation in online platforms

Reported by
Jerome Powell
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Records
Youngest Grandmaster Record Broken Again
12-year-old prodigy from India earns GM title, breaking Abhimanyu Mishra's record

Reported by
Jerome Powell
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Technology
AI vs Human: New Milestone Reached
Latest chess engine defeats world champion in 25 moves under classical time control

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Jerome Powell
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Events
Chess Included in 2028 Olympic Games
International Olympic Committee announces chess as demonstration sport

Reported by
Jerome Powell
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Collectibles
Historic Chess Set Sells for $2.5 Million
18th century ivory set once owned by Napoleon fetches record price at auction

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Jerome Powell
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Media
Chess Streaming Hits New Viewership Records
Twitch chess category surpasses 1 million concurrent viewers during championship

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Jerome Powell
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Health
New Study Links Chess to Improved Cognitive Function
Research shows 30% reduction in dementia risk among regular players

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Jerome Powell
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Tournaments
Women's Chess Championship Ends in Dramatic Tiebreak
Ju Wenjun and Hou Yifan battle for 6 hours before decisive result

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Jerome Powell
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Education
Chess in Schools Program Expands to 50 Countries
UNESCO-backed initiative now reaching 2 million students worldwide

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Jerome Powell
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Controversy
Blitz Chess Championship Ends in Controversy
Time scramble leads to disputed result, organizers to review footage

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Jerome Powell
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Culture
New Chess Museum Opens in Saint Louis
World Chess Hall of Fame expands with interactive exhibits

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Jerome Powell
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Technology
Chess Puzzle App Downloads Surpass 100 Million
Lichess and Chess.com report record growth in mobile users

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Jerome Powell
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Players
Veteran Grandmaster Announces Retirement
Viswanathan Anand to focus on commentary and coaching after 40-year career

Reported by
Jerome Powell
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Events
Chess Boxing World Championship Set for December
Hybrid sport combines 11 rounds of chess and boxing in alternating rounds

Reported by
Jerome Powell