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  1. Weiterlesen: World Chess and FIDE Unveil "Chess Players, from Charlie Chaplin to the Wu-Tang Clan"
    World Chess and FIDE Unveil "Chess Players, from Charlie Chaplin to the Wu-Tang Clan"

    World Chess and FIDE Unveil "Chess Players, from Charlie Chaplin to the Wu-Tang Clan"

    von Ilya Merenzon

    In celebration of its 100th anniversary, FIDE (the International Chess Federation), in partnership with World Chess, has launched a visually captivating book titled "Chess Players, from Charlie Chaplin to the Wu-Tang Clan," produced in collaboration with FUEL Publishing. More than just a retrospective, this publication exemplifies World Chess’s ongoing mission to reinvent the game for a modern, global audience—transforming chess into a cultural and commercial phenomenon that speaks to today’s consumer.
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  2. Weiterlesen: Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik Takes Polygraph Test; Sparks Major Anti-Cheating Initiative in Chess
    Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik Takes Polygraph Test; Sparks Major Anti-Cheating Initiative in Chess

    Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik Takes Polygraph Test; Sparks Major Anti-Cheating Initiative in Chess

    von Ilya Merenzon

    In a move to combat the growing scourge of cheating in chess, World Chess (LSE: CHSS) is introducing voluntary polygraph testing as a significant new tool in its anti-cheating arsenal. This initiative, to be added immediately to the list of anti-cheating measures for chessarena.com, the World Chess official gaming platform, follows a high-profile polygraph test taken by former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik.
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  3. Weiterlesen: Vladimir Kramnik Snatches Victory in ‘Clash of Blames,’ Affirming Concerns Over Online Play
    Vladimir Kramnik Snatches Victory in ‘Clash of Blames,’ Affirming Concerns Over Online Play

    Vladimir Kramnik Snatches Victory in ‘Clash of Blames,’ Affirming Concerns Over Online Play

    von Ilya Merenzon

    Vladimir Kramnik, the retired former World Chess Champion, with a 19-17 score, has secured victory in the ‘Clash of Blames,’ a unique chess event designed to address the ongoing debate over the credibility of online chess competitions. Kramnik’s win over José Martínez, a rising star in the online chess world, underscores his long-held belief that true chess mastery must translate across both online and traditional formats.
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  4. Weiterlesen: World Chess Celebrates International Chess Day
    World Chess Celebrates International Chess Day

    World Chess Celebrates International Chess Day

    von Ilya Merenzon

    World Chess plc (LSE: CHSS), a leading chess organisation committed to enhancing the global mass market appeal of chess by introducing a variety of innovative chess-related activities, is thrilled to join the grand celebration of International Chess Day. In collaboration with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the iconic World Chess Club Berlin, World Chess is set to participate in the FIDE 100 Guinness World Records initiative, marking a historic day for chess enthusiasts worldwide.

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  5. Weiterlesen: World Chess to Host Clash of Claims 2, a Highly Anticipated Chess Rematch
    World Chess to Host Clash of Claims 2, a Highly Anticipated Chess Rematch

    World Chess to Host Clash of Claims 2, a Highly Anticipated Chess Rematch

    von Ilya Merenzon

    World Chess plc (LSE: CHSS), a leading chess organisation committed to enhancing the global mass market appeal of chess by introducing a variety of innovative chess-related activities, is excited to announce it will be hosting “Clash of Claims 2”, a highly anticipated chess rematch running from 19 - 21 August 2024, as the first ‘Clash of Claims’ match between Vladimir Kramnik and José Alcántara ended in controversy.
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  6. Weiterlesen: FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 to feature the Iconic World Chess Sets
    FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 to feature the Iconic World Chess Sets

    FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 to feature the Iconic World Chess Sets

    von Ilya Merenzon

    The Iconic World Chess Sets will be used at the FIDE Candidates Tournament and the Championship Match; FIDE Continues Collaboration with World Chess on the Chess Sets for 2024-2025.
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