Athletes, known for being gamers, often find ways to compete during their downtime. Football players who tackle chess are drawn to the mental challenge that runs against stereotypes in their sport.
Tag: Chess
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A Chess Champion’s Warning About Ukraine and U.S. Democracy
Seeing the Russian invasion as part of a war on democracy that poses a serious threat to the United States, Garry Kasparov is leading a push to keep Western countries engaged in the fight.
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Overlooked No More: Vera Menchik, First Women’s Chess Champion
As the only woman in a tournament, she was often greeted with skepticism. She once responded by saying that she looked forward “to drinking some men’s blood.”
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Ukrainian Boy Starts a New Life Through Chess
After fleeing the war in Ukraine with his mother, Maksym Kryshtafor, 8, is using his passion for chess to help him assimilate into the United Kingdom.
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Magnus Carlsen Is Giving Up His World Title. Replacing Him Won’t Be Easy.
The decision by the world’s best player to surrender his title means the game will have a new champion. But taking the crown is not the same as beating the man.