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Magnus Carlsen makes history as first two-time Esports World Cup Chess Champion

The Norwegian GM does it again!

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Chess: Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, breaks world age record from 38 years ago

Harrow schoolgirl eclipses legend Judit Polgar’s mark as youngest girl ever to defeat a grandmaster rated above 2600, then draws with a former 2700

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Firouzja wins in Zagreb as Carlsen passes 15-year milestone at the top

The Frenchman is ranked world No 12, but that is a disappointment after he became the youngest ever 2800-rated player at 18 years and five months

The Guardian - UK

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Jimmy Adams obituary

Other lives: Chess journalist and player who edited Chess magazine and wrote a number of books on the game

The Guardian - UK

Psychology says simply spending more time on something doesn't guarantee mastery; researchers studying 44,213 chess players found focused training far outperformed repetition

Forget the 10,000-hour rule; a new chess study reveals focused, feedback-driven practice is key. Researchers found players who reviewed mistakes and took lessons improved 3.6 times faster than those just playing games. This targeted approach, especially for beginners, significantly boosts skill acquisition, suggesting quality of practice trumps sheer quantity for…

The Economic Times

ASX to pay $20.5m penalty for misleading market

The Australian Securities Exchange has reached an agreement with the corporate regulator to settle legal action and avoid a trial over misleading statements.

AAP

Chess: Carlsen heads for Hong Kong while Russia unveils the next Botvinnik

The world No 1’s setback in Oslo and reduced participation coincides with the emergence of a new star

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The secret lives of Tony nominees: How 13 Broadway stars unwind after the show

IN FOCUS: Broadway performers often have to juggle eight shows a week alongside rehearsals, press events and awards-season commitments, all while maintaining the physical and emotional demands of live theater. Ahead of this year’s Tony Awards, 13 nominees speak to Caitlin Hornik about the routines that help them unwind once…

The Independent UK

Seconds before becoming Norway Chess champion: Watch what Praggnanandhaa did just before creating history in Magnus Carlsen's den

R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title after a dramatic final round. Despite a slow start, the young grandmaster launched a stunning comeback, securing four consecutive classical victories, including wins against Magnus Carlsen twice. His historic triumph, marked by visible nerves before victory, has…

The Economic Times

Singer JoJo reacts after learning Broadway’s Chess will close two days before her first performance

The ‘Too Little, Too Late’ singer was slated to take over for Lea Michele in the Tony-nominated musical

The Independent UK

JoJo devastated as Broadway musical Chess announces closure hours before her rehearsal start date

Singer and actress JoJo has been left feeling "so bummed" after Broadway musical Chess announced its closure just hours before she was due to begin rehearsals.

BANG Premier

Gambonanza review – Checkers, not chess

What a blunder.

Destructoid

ASX's new computer system at long last up and running

Stage one of the Australian Securities Exchange's $125 million CHESS project has gone live, years after a botched attempt to replace it with blockchain tech.

AAP

Vibrating crotches, anal beads and suspicious minds: the long, strange history of chess cheats

The journey from the Von Neumann to the Niemann affair has much to teach us about the changed landscape of the sport

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Chess: Sindarov wins Candidates with record total, while Vaishali takes women’s event

The Uzbek 20-year-old won first prize unbeaten but his girlfriend, Bibisara Assaubayeva, finished second to the lowest seed in the Women’s Candidates

International Business Times

SenseRobot's Chess Mini Hits Kickstarter April 21—A Robot Opponent You Can Actually Take Home

Launching on Kickstarter April 21, SenseRobot's Chess Mini is a portable AI-powered robotic chess companion that brings real-piece gameplay, coaching, and online play into one device.

The Guardian - UK

Check mates: analysis of medieval chess sets reveals vision of equality and mutual respect

Far from being a metaphor for racial tension, chess reveals world where people could engage as equals

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Chess at Esports Nations Cup 2026 confirms 128 player field with rankings & qualifiers

All details revealed.

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Fortune

CEOs reveal how they train their bodies and minds for the 'marathon' job, from playing chess to 'energy management'

Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

International Business Times UK

Chess Grandmaster Dina Belenkaya Caught Using Foul Language As 11-Year-Old 'Crushes' Her

Chess grandmaster Dina Belenkaya has come under scrutiny after a video surfaced showing her using foul language following a loss to an 11-year-old opponent, sparking debate about conduct and sportsmanship.

TechRadar

The first online chess game happened in December 1844 — Yes, 181 years ago, two teams played Chess 60km away using the electrical telegraph

The 1844 Washington–Baltimore telegraph chess match started remote play, inspiring later international competitions, teletype games, and massive online platforms today.

Fortune

Chess.com cofounder says it took a pinch of delusion to bring the traditional game online—and it’s a 'requirement for every successful entrepreneur'

Chess.com cofounder Danny Rensch says that “necessity breeds genius.” An onslaught of life crises and a dash of self-delusion pushed him to create the platform beloved by 235 million users.

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EWC’s Esports Nation Cup expands with Chess.com, Moonton and SNK

Esports Nation Cup's potential roster of games has received a buff with publishers Chess.com, MOONTON, and SNK now an official part of the upcoming nation-vs-nation 2026 event.

International Business Times

Chess Revival Opens at Broadway's Imperial Theatre with Star Power and Mixed Reviews

After years of hype and multiple workshops, the first major Broadway revival of the cult musical Chess officially opened this week at the Imperial Theatre. The new production stars Aaron Tveit as volatile American chess champion Freddie Trumper, Nicholas Christopher as his Soviet rival Anatoly Sergievsky, and Lea Michele as…

The Guardian - US

Chess review – messy Broadway revival wastes catchy Abba songs

A 1980s concept album, from Tim Rice and Abba members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, is brought back to the stage with uneven results

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