Tag: chess news

  • Checkmated: What the Chess Ban in Afghanistan Really Means

    Checkmated: What the Chess Ban in Afghanistan Really Means

    This past week, the Taliban announced a ban on chess across Afghanistan, citing religious concerns. For those of us who grew up learning life lessons over a 64-square board, it’s a chilling headline—but it’s about more than a game. It’s Not Just a Ban—It’s a Blow to the Mind Chess isn’t simply entertainment; it’s a…

  • R Praggnanandhaa Triumphs at the 2025 Superbet Chess Classic

    The Tiger of Chennai Roars in Romania There’s something quietly electrifying about watching R Praggnanandhaa play chess. It’s like seeing a wave roll in—calm at first, deliberate, and then, before you know it, unstoppable. At the 2025 Superbet Chess Classic in Bucharest, that wave broke hard and clean: Praggnanandhaa didn’t just participate—he conquered. In a…

  • Drama in Bucharest: Superbet Chess Classic 2025 Ends in Electrifying Tiebreaks

    Posted by Pawn Social Club Bucharest, Romania — The air is tense, the crowd is hushed, and the final moves are being played at the 2025 Superbet Chess Classic. We’re here, following every nail-biting development live from the Grand Hotel Bucharest as the world’s elite players battle it out in the final round. As the clocks…