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Magnus Carlsen vs The World: chess grandmaster’s 46-day game against 143,000 players ends in draw
The world’s top-ranked chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has drawn an unprecedented game where he played against more than ...
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CHESS CORNER: Learn to cut a rug
On the chess board, the bishop pair is like the legendary dancing pair Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Together, the bishops ...
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen forced into draw in showdown against "the world"
"Magnus Carlsen vs. The World" online chess game ends in a draw, with the grandmaster lauding his 143,000 opponents' "very, ...
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?
BERLIN -- BERLIN (AP) — Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is playing a single game of chess against 140,000 people ...
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Chess: Where Does the Bishop Come From?
But one character stands out: the bishop – with his demeanour and tall hat with a letterbox-like slit. The origins of chess go back to 6th-century India, where chaturanga was played. This game ...
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The chess world is changing. Meet the check mates making all the right moves
In March, mschess crossed state lines for a special pop-up chess night at Sydney’s Ace Hotel, where she hopes to return in future. A recent Bad Bishop Club event at COMA Gallery in Marrickville ...