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Erling Haaland invests in Norway Chess to launch Total Chess World Championship Tour

Erling Haaland invests in Norway Chess to launch Total Chess World Championship Tour

  • The Manchester City star is backing the new tour format and has plans to make chess a more spectator-friendly sport
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Norway’s Carlsen wins first FIDE Freestyle World Chess Championship video

Norway’s Carlsen wins first FIDE Freestyle World Chess Championship

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Irate Carlsen pushes away camera after World Blitz Championships loss

Irate Carlsen pushes away camera after World Blitz Championships loss

By Reuters ·
Saudi Arabia’s rising chess prodigy Basil Al-Salman. (Supplied)

Saudi chess star is ready for his next move

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Chess Federation looking into alleged ban on Israeli flag at Spanish tournament

Chess Federation looking into alleged ban on Israeli flag at Spanish tournament

By Reuters ·
Magnus Carlsen lifted a record-extending seventh Norway Chess title. supplied

Dubai remains a cornerstone in Carlsen’s journey, says father after Norway chess triumph

By Arab News ·
Taliban govt suspends chess in Afghanistan over gambling

Taliban govt suspends chess in Afghanistan over gambling

By AFP ·
Esports World Cup is scheduled to return to Riyadh from July 7 through Aug. 24. supplied

Esports World Cup 2025 features $70m prize pool, 25 tournaments and global club showdown in Riyadh

By Arab News ·
Special Students watch telecast of India’s Gukesh Dommaraju competing against China’s Ding Liren during FIDE World Chess Championship.

How Chennai turned India into a chess powerhouse

By Sanjay Kumar ·
Special India celebrates Gukesh Dommaraju’s historic win as youngest world chess champ video

India celebrates Gukesh Dommaraju’s historic win as youngest world chess champ

By Sanjay Kumar ·
Archery, chess, squash and handball competitions conclude on closing day of 2024 Saudi Games

Archery, chess, squash and handball competitions conclude on closing day of 2024 Saudi Games

By Arab News ·
Global Chess League launches in Dubai

Global Chess League launches in Dubai

By Arab News ·
World Rapid Chess champion lauds Dubai-based global league

World Rapid Chess champion lauds Dubai-based global league

By Arab News ·

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