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Ottomar Ladva won nearly two million euros in poker tournaments

Ottomar Ladva, an Estonian chess grandmaster, has won nearly two million euros in poker tournaments recently, including a significant victory in Cyprus and another in Paris.

Feb 24 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Dutch chess master and friend of Iceland Jan Timman has passed away

Jan Timman, renowned Dutch chess master and friend of Iceland, has died at the age of 75.

Feb 19 • 16:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Netflix documentary about a chess genius and child prodigy delights people

Netflix's new documentary 'Queen of Chess' showcases the story of Judit Polgar, a real chess champion and child prodigy, as she navigates her journey to becoming a grandmaster in a male-dominated world.

Feb 6 • 13:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Where is Queen of Chess star Judit Polgar now?

The article explores the life and current status of female chess grandmaster Judit Polgar, highlighting her journey beyond competitive chess.

Feb 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

‘Brilliant’ Netflix film about the ‘real Queen’s Gambit’ now streaming

The Netflix documentary 'Queen of Chess' explores the remarkable journey of chess champion Judit Polgár, showcasing her rise as a grandmaster in a male-dominated sport.

Feb 6 • 10:27 UTC
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Sports

Grandmaster Markoš: Strong chess players want to separate from the federation, Russia's dominance is ending

The article discusses a significant shift in the chess world as Russian Grandmaster Jan Nepomniachtchi falls out of the top twenty in the world rankings for the first time since official ratings began in 1971, signaling the end of Russian dominance in chess.

Feb 3 • 09:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Helgi and the Progressives' 'Lobbying' Grows

Helgi Áss, a deputy city councilor of the Independence Party and a chess grandmaster, announced his departure from the Independence Party to join the Progressive Party.

Jan 20 • 08:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Chess Videos | The Isolated Pawn as a Source of Art

German grandmaster Rasmus Svane presents a brilliant masterpiece on a debated strategic topic regarding isolated central pawns.

Jan 12 • 17:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Joško Jeličić, Lokas, Čilić, Šimenc...: Stars played chess, here is who won

Numerous public figures and chess enthusiasts gathered at the Botanist restaurant to support the Christmas charity chess tournament organized by grandmaster Alojzije Janković, aimed at aiding the Petrinja chess club's recovery efforts after a devastating earthquake.

Dec 31 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Magnus Carlsen joins the drama before conquering his 20th world title

In a critical round of the World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha, referee Chris Bird declared Magnus Carlsen's game lost after the Norwegian grandmaster accidentally knocked over the pieces with only four seconds left on the clock.

Dec 30 • 19:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Magnus Carlsen, a new outburst of anger after losing his nineteenth world title

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen experiences anger following a surprising loss in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship but ultimately secures his sixth rapid title in Qatar after a tough Saturday.

Dec 28 • 20:39 UTC

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