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Quo Vadis Chinese chess? Chinese Women (and man) dominate FIDE World Chess

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Published: Saturday, 22 July 2023 08:05
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China’s Ju Wenjun, Women’s World Chess Champion, born 1991 in Shanghai, China with FIDE Rating 2560 was challenged by Lei Tingjie, the winner of the Candidates Tournament. And with recent win of Men's World Chess Championship Liren Ding surprised all with his win against Russian Ian Nepomianchi. Quo Vadis Chinese Chess? The new age of Chinese chess ruling might come by storm. (by Chinese chess we mean traditional world chess, not Xiangqi)

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History of chessboards, why William F. Drueke was exceptional master and early announcement

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Published: Thursday, 13 July 2023 09:36
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In the early 20th century all chess sets sold in the United States were manufactured in Europe. With the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the supply of chess sets to the U.S. ceased. William F. Drueke was now known as the quality game manufacturer in the United States using nothing but the finest walnut, maple and aspen for its products.

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Film Review: "Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration"

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Published: Wednesday, 21 June 2023 19:38
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 "Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration" is a thought-provoking and comprehensive documentary that delves deep into the societal impact of chess. Directed by Howard Burton, this film ambitiously attempts to capture the multifaceted nature of the game and its influence on various aspects of human civilization.

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Interview with Bernice Wumbui - 12 year old chess prodigy from Kenya

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Published: Monday, 15 May 2023 08:48
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Bernice Wambui is Kenya 2022 Chess Open Champion. She's also the Gift of Chess Global Youth Ambassador, AFI Child Ambassador to the United Nations and UNICEF Kenya Voice of Children Ambassador.  Did we forget to mention she is just 12?  Bernice believes chess is not just a game, it's a tool for education.

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Interview with Farouq Nasir - 11 year old chess prodigy from Nigeria

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Published: Wednesday, 10 May 2023 11:39
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 Nasir is only 11 years old. He moved from Nigeria to the United Kingdom with his family early last year to seek better life and opportunities for chess. Before he left, he planned to conquer Nigeria and Africa in chess. His relocation only meant a change in plan. Conquer Wales, then the United Kingdom, then Europe and maybe the world.

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Opening Master recommends: 7 Best chess movies of all times.

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Published: Thursday, 04 May 2023 20:34
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Watching chess movies can be a great way to experience the beauty and complexity of the game of chess. These movies not only showcase the strategic and tactical elements of the game, but also the human drama that often accompanies it.

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  2. Women in Chess: A Journey from History to Contemporary Grandmasters
  3. Interview with 8 year old Chess Prodigy from Nigeria Ivie Urieto about her chess life
  4. Why London Chess Conference was very important and what conclusions were reached

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