Chess
Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965
In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.
Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up
She moved to Israel during war and this chess champion says she would do it again
Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime
Chess4Solidarity holds event with Gaza hostages' families
The competition was largely centered around "the missing player."
The Game of Queens: Why do women have a lower ceiling in chess?
In checking gender bias in chess playing, New York researchers find parents and coaches shortchange girls’ potential.
Israeli chess prodigy Noam Sasson places joint-first at U-10 European Rapid Chess Championship
Sasson was the only Israeli competing in the tournament.
Iranian chess player who removed hijab gets Spanish citizenship
The 26-year-old has told Reuters she had no regrets over her gesture in support of the protest movement against her country's clerical leadership.
Three chess players removed from int'l competition for boycotting Israelis
The Tunisian chess players who boycotted the Israeli players were booted from the competition.
Young Israeli chess champions crowned amid rocket fire
The champions will get the chance to represent Israel at the World Championship and European Championship.
Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab
The Iranian chess player had received multiple phone calls in which individuals warned her against returning home after the tournament.
What is the connection between chess and Judaism? - opinion
Some people believe that Jewish chess players use the same way of thinking while playing chess as if they were studying Talmud.
World Team Chess Championship goes ahead in Jerusalem despite BDS appeal
The World Chess Federation reportedly did not respond to a letter sent by the organization demanding that it move the championship from Jerusalem.
Chess-playing robot breaks finger of seven-year-old opponent
The parents of the child, who is said to be one of the best 30 chess players under the age of nine in the Russian capital, are in contact with the public prosecutor's office over the incident.
