Chess
Banned Israeli chess players demand 'world' be stripped from Malaysian championship title
“It cannot be considered a true World Championship if representatives from Israel are barred from participating," said representatives of the Israeli chess community.
Israelis unable to compete in FIDE amateur chess tournament taking place in Malaysia
Israeli chess team penalized after Yom Kippur scheduling agreement falls apart
Pakistani chess team forfeits opening match against Israel at chess Olympiad in Samarkand
Chess event promotes solidarity between Jews and Arabs
Nearly 100 participants took part in the event, which was broadcast live in both Arabic and Hebrew
Israelis and Lithuanians compete in chess event to strengthen ties
The event, which was held online, was attended by 191 participants from both countries.
Israelis, Serbs compete in chess tournament for Independence Day
The ceremony for the chess event was also attended by Israeli Ambassador to Serbia H.E. Yahel Vilan.
Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia
Organizers said the eight players taking part would be tested for COVID-19 no earlier than 72 hours before the tournament and would not be required to wear masks. Handshakes are also optional.
Online chess event takes place in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Participating nations included Sudan, Morocco, Indonesia, Abu Dhabi and others who do not have diplomatic ties with Israel.
Israel and Australia host international solidarity chess event
The tournament itself had over 200 players, including the best chess players from both countries, and was broadcast on multiple Facebook pages, which received thousands of views.
Unity through chess, again: Iraqi arbiter to join next tournament
"I have friends from non-Arab nations with whom I am sharing in humanity," Iraqi chess arbiter Hussein Salma Saliah said.
Israelis, New Yorkers participate in solidarity chess tournament
The two-hour event was aired live on various Facebook pages, with the $2,000 prize divided among outstanding participants.
Bulgarian game show host quotes Bobby Fischer in antisemitic rant
Goranov apologized on air Wednesday.
Iranian, Israeli chess players compete in international event
The total amount of prizes awarded in the tournament was 1,000 euros.
