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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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Javokhir Sindarov earns world chess title shot with stunning Candidates win

Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov won the Candidates on Tuesday with a round to spare, setting up a historic under-21 world title match against Gukesh Dommaraju

The Guardian - US

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Watch: Chess player’s phone seized after rule-breaking selfie with Magnus Carlsen

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The Independent UK

Video: World’s number one Chess player takes selfie with opponent – then reports her for using phone

A chess player took a selfie with the world number one ahead of their game, only to have her phone confiscated moments later after her opponent reported her for breaking the rules.

The Independent UK

Chess champion reports opponent for having her phone moments after they took a selfie

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The Independent UK

Chess grandmaster takes selfie with opponent then reports her for having phone

Magnus Carlsen reported 18-year-old opponent Alua Nurman after she took a pre-match selfie with him – but the five-time world champion may have saved her from disqualification

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Untold: Chess Mates review – inside the anal beads rumours that rocked a sport

The ugly side of chess is pored over in this Netflix documentary, looking at how lurid online gossip led to a lawsuit, conspiracy theories and a bitter rivalry. Sadly, there’s little new here

The Guardian - UK

Netflix new releases: 7 shows and movies you need to stream this week (April 6-12)

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week, including "Big Mistakes," "Thrash" and more.

Tom’s Guide

Chess Mates: the fantastic true story of the sex toy rumour that buzzed around the world

It was the anal bead theory that caused a global sensation. Now, a new Netflix film tells the tale of two grandmasters, one scandal – and a whole lot of bad blood

The Guardian - UK

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Seen Snitching on Chess Opponent Who Just Wanted a Selfie

A now-viral video shows what Carlsen did before starting his chess match against Kazakhstan’s Alua Nurman.

Sports Illustrated

The Testaments to Big Mistakes: the seven best shows to stream this week

Chase Infiniti stars in Margaret Atwood’s gripping sequel to the Handmaid’s Tale, plus Dan Levy’s irresistibly goofy new sitcom will thrill Schitt’s Creek fans

The Guardian - UK

Erling Haaland announces surprise investment in new global chess tour

Erling Haaland has invested in a global chess tour in the hope of making the ‘incredible game’ more popular

The Independent UK

Striking gambit: Erling Haaland invests in new world chess championship

Erling Haaland said of chess: ‘There are clear similarities to football,’ with his fellow Norwegian – and world chess No 1 Magnus Carlsen – likely to play

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Chess: Gukesh joint last in Prague as world champion, 19, struggles for form

The youngest ever global title holder has had a hard time this year, but hopes for better in May, when he meets Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess at Oslo, and in the autumn, when he defends his crown

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins yet again while British Championship prize fund soars

The world No 1 won his 21st global title by defeating his old rival Fabiano Caruana in Freestyle chess at Weissenhaus in Germany

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen triumphs in London speed event but Nakamura fails

The Norwegian, 35, showcased his skills in the chess.com speed championship, but the US star and streamer was twice beaten

The Guardian - UK

Abdusattorov triumphs at Wijk aan Zee as Uzbek pair sweep ‘chess Wimbledon’

The duo from Tashkent took first and second prizes at the traditional Netherlands new year tournament, while the favourites from India ended up near the bottom

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The Guardian - UK

Chess: Hastings Masters guards tradition and produces an English co-winner

IM Alex Golding, 22, who earned nearly £2,000, is among the rising talents aiming to match the leading English grandmasters

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins two more world speed crowns despite mishaps

The Norwegian, 35, overcame elite fields despite time forfeits after knocking over pieces in critical games

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen back in World Rapid and Blitz as Fide signals jeansgate peace

The Norwegian world No 1 will compete at Doha next week, a year after he was penalised for wearing jeans in New York

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins Freestyle Tour title despite defeat in final event

Norway’s world No 1, 35, lost 0.5-1.5 to the US veteran Levon Aronian, 43, in Cape Town but was already sure of overall victory and a prize of around $500k

Dot Esports

Chess icons Carlsen, Nakamura, and GothamChess to lead BETBY masterclass at ICE Barcelona 2026

Explosive lineup.

Dot Esports

Magnus Carlsen returns for BETBY’s global campaign expansion

Exemplifying intellect, precision, and leadership.

International Business Times UK

'People Don't Think, They Echo': Vladimir Kramnik's Message on Truth and Lies Goes Viral After Filing Complaint Over Death Theats

Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik speaks out after receiving death threats linked to Daniel Naroditsky's death, as his message sparks debate on online hate.

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