The most anticipated event among the followers of the game of chess is moments away. The three-time World Chess Champion, Magnus Carlsen is all in readiness to further his claim to being the greatest chess player the world has ever seen. Carlsen will face the US’ only contender since the[Read More…]
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Romance at the Chessboard: Indian journalist marriage proposal sparks up Chess Olympiad
Indian Chess journalist Niklesh Jain’s soul-stirring proposal to the Columbian Chess star WIM Angela Lopez in the middle of a tournament won the heart of everyone at the Chessboard. Minutes before Lopez’s match begin, Niklesh reached her with a ring and went down on one knee to ask her for[Read More…]
This temple in Allahabad shares unique connection with chess!
Over 1500-year-old Kalyani Devi temple, in Allahabad, is famous for drawing thousands of devotees. Besides these devotees, the temple is also visited by chess players and champions as the temple is known to share a unique bond with the game. “It is perhaps the only temple where priests can talk[Read More…]
Bhai, Ye Game Haraaam Hai: Social media reacted on picture of Mohammad Kaif playing chess
Hours after former Indian cricketer, Mohammad Kaif was brutally trolled on social media after he shared a picture of himself playing chess with his son; Muslim clerics came in his support. Imam Sajid Rashidi, a Muslim cleric said that people who are accusing Kaif of being ‘un-Islamic’ are wrong. He[Read More…]