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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Modern chess was born in Valencia: the 15th-century poem that invented the queen and the mystery of a lost manuscript

A Valencian poem from 1475, titled 'Scachs d'amor', is credited with transforming the rules of chess, marking the transition to modern gameplay.

Feb 26 • 20:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

The Woman Who Defeated Kasparov. The Documentary The Queen of Chess Ignores What It Shouldn't

The documentary 'The Queen of Chess' examines the life of Judit Polgar, a chess prodigy, but fails to critically explore her father's controversial training methods.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Queen of Chess Review: Rivalry with Garry Kasparov

The show 'Queen of Chess' on Netflix draws comparisons to 'The Queen's Gambit' as it explores the dynamics of female chess under the shadow of Soviet chess traditions.

Feb 17 • 11:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Judit Polgar and What the Documentary 'The Queen of Chess' Doesn’t Tell: From the Weight of Kasparov to the Role of Parents

The article explores the life and achievements of Judit Polgar, a chess player who was once in the top 10 globally, highlighting her upbringing and the lesser-known stories behind her success.

Feb 14 • 20:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Judit Polgar, the chess master educated to defeat men

The article discusses Judit Polgar's significant achievements in chess and highlights the challenges faced by women in the sport, as well as insights from the documentary 'The Queen of Chess' on Netflix.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Judith Polgar: The Queen of Chess Has Conquered Gender Stereotypes

Judith Polgar, recognized as the greatest female chess player, defied gender stereotypes and achieved remarkable success through her unique upbringing and rigorous training.

Feb 10 • 14:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Queen of Chess, the Shocking Documentary about Prodigy Judit Polgar that is Now on Netflix

Netflix has released a documentary titled 'The Queen of Chess' that explores the life of Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time who challenged the male-dominated sport and became a global star.

Feb 7 • 01:39 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election in Japan: Only Heavy Snow Can Stop Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi surprises the competition with a strategic election move, reminiscent of the chess maneuver 'Queen's Gambit'.

Feb 4 • 12:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Chess Videos | Harikrishna's Masterpiece, Without Queen

The Indian chess star Harikrishna creates a masterpiece demonstrating the harmony of pieces, bridging the gap between Anand and emerging young talents.

Jan 26 • 17:24 UTC

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