A victory by Ian Nepomniachtchi or Ding Liren would come with political overtones. But Magnus Carlsen’s absence is the talk of the final.
Tag: Chess
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Luka Doncic Only Makes Basketball Look Easy
The Dallas Mavericks guard is having the best season of his career. Long media-shy, he’s now opening up about life in the N.B.A. spotlight, and his plans for life after.
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After Competing Without a Hijab, a Top Iranian Chess Player Won’t Return Home
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, ranked No. 17 among women in the world, is heading for Spain after forgoing a head scarf at an international championship.
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Report Accuses Chess Grandmaster of Understating Extent of His Cheating
Hans Niemann, who was publicly accused by grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, has been banned from the platform Chess.com.