Chess

• Meet a 11-year-old Canadian chess phenom who is making big moves

  While most kids were learning their ABCs, New Brunswick's Andreas Doemer was learning his rooks from his knights in becoming a chess superstar.

  Features

  May 17
  
• Taliban adds chess to ever-growing list of things banned in Afghanistan

  The move to ban chess is just the latest in an long list of restrictions to cultural, social and sporting events in Afghanistan.

  World

  May 12
  
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• Chess grandmaster returns to play after dispute over jeans resolved

  International Chess Federation president said in a statement that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing 'appropriate jeans' with a jacket.

  World

  Dec 30, 2024
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• Norwegian chess grandmaster quits tournament in dispute over jeans

  The federation said in a Friday statement that its regulations include a dress code that bars participants from wearing jeans at the event.

  World

  Dec 29, 2024
• Chess helping some Alberta youth keep troubles in check

  Some participants have gone on to secure full-time jobs, enrol in post-secondary education and rekindle broken relationships.

  Features

  Dec 9, 2024
• Russian chess champ accused of poisoning competitor with mercury

  Though Russian chess player Amina Abakarova has already been temporarily suspended from competing, she may also face a lifetime ban.

  Trending

  Aug 8, 2024
• A true battle of brain and brawn has Edmonton man in international ring

  Later this month, an Edmonton man is stepping into the international ring of a unique combination sport, hoping to get either a KO or a check mate.

  Features

  Jul 4, 2024
• Winnipeg students come together for third annual Manitoba chess championship

  On Tuesday afternoon, the game brought dozens of students from grades seven to 12 together for the third annual Manitoba High School Chess Championship.

  Entertainment

  Mar 26, 2024
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• Chess tournament likely to stay in Toronto after visa panic resolved

  It appears a chess-tastrophe has been avoided as an international chess tournament seems on track to continue in Toronto after visa hold-ups threatened to cause a move elsewhere.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2024
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• More than a game: How chess is helping prisoners in Canada

  While chess may seem like just a board game to some, it is now being used in prison systems in Canada and across the world to help rehabilitate prisoners.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2024