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  1. Read more: How to Checkmate in 10 Moves
    How to Checkmate in 10 Moves

    How to Checkmate in 10 Moves

    by Paul Chessini

    Introduction The idea of how to win chess in 10 moves might sound like a fantasy — but it’s surprisingly possible under the right conditions. Wheth...
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  2. Read more: Survey: Majority of Elite Female Chess Players Believe a Woman Will Be World Chess Champion
    Survey: Majority of Elite Female Chess Players Believe a Woman Will Be World Chess Champion

    Survey: Majority of Elite Female Chess Players Believe a Woman Will Be World Chess Champion

    by Ilya Merenzon

    A recent survey conducted by World Chess among participants of the Swiss Queens Wednesdays, an elite online chess tournament series, has revealed a significant shift in perceptions among female chess players regarding gender barriers in the sport. A remarkable 65% of respondents expressed confidence that a woman will become the world chess champion, with 32% believing it could happen in less than 5 years and 33% foreseeing it within the next decade.
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