China’s Ding Liren beats Nepomniachtchi in tie-breaker to become the new World Chess Champion

China’s Ding Liren beats Nepomniachtchi in tie-breaker to become the new World Chess Champion

[ad_1] Astana: China’s Ding Liren made history by becoming the 17th FIDE World Champion in chess, defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi in the final game of the tiebreak here on Sunday. Both Ding and Nepomniachtchi finished 7-7 after exhilarating 14 classical games, taking the match into the tie-breaker. In the tie-break, Ding Liren defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi 2.5-1.5…

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Iran: Arrest warrant due against chess champion for playing without hijab

Iran: Arrest warrant due against chess champion for playing without hijab

[ad_1] The Iranian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for one of Iran’s top-ranked female chess players, Sara Khadem, who competed in an international tournament without wearing a headscarf in December 2022, local media reported. 25-year-old Sara Khadem, also known as Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, made headlines around the world when she appeared to play for a…

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