Magnus Carlsen: Fifteen world titles and two major problems
The Norwegian champion has renounced defending his classical chess world title and is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit from Hans Niemann over cheating allegations
After playing without a hijab in a world championship, Iranian chess star defects to Spain
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh will not return to Iran, which has harshly repressed other athletes who supported protests by competing with their heads uncovered
Chess teen sensation Niemann sues for $100 million after being accused of cheating
The 19-year-old American has filed a libel suit against world champion Magnus Carlsen, the online platform Chess.com and streaming celebrity Hikaru Nakamura
Niemann case: Chess.com publishes report accusing US grandmaster of cheating in over 100 online games
Nobody has provided evidence to support the accusations made by Magnus Carlsen against the American teenager, who says he has never cheated in a face-to-face game
Chess cheaters of the past, present and future
The uproar caused when Carlsen accused Niemann of dirty play without offering any proof highlights the perils of cutting-edge technology
Hikaru Nakamura: Meet the world’s wealthiest chess player
The 34-year-old American has spent half his life in the game’s most elite circles, but it is online streaming that has made him a millionaire
Spain’s politicians reach rare education agreement: chess is good
Seldom-seen consensus in Congress over non-binding motion to teach game to students
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