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Urschel Talks Retirement; CryptoCurrency 'Chesscoin' Anyone?

Urschel Talks Retirement; CryptoCurrency 'Chesscoin' An...

FM MikeKlein
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Feb 20, 2018
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31

The ex-NFL lineman John Urschel mostly wanted his recent retirement news to pass through the media glare quietly and quickly. Recently, he opened up about his reasoning to Sports Illustrated, and then another feature on Huffington Post talked abou...

World Chess Championship 'Kama Sutra' Logo Goes Viral

World Chess Championship 'Kama Sutra' Logo Goes Viral

PeterDoggers
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Dec 20, 2017
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197

One of the 2018 world chess championship logos that was revealed earlier this week has caused quite a stir. Described as "pawnographic" and Kama Sutra-like, the image went viral on social media and was reported on by mainstream media all over...

Is Donald Trump Playing 3-D Chess?

Is Donald Trump Playing 3-D Chess?

FM MikeKlein
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Dec 2, 2017
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79

This edition of "In Other News" features a double dose of Russian stories, another double dose of young chess players making waves, and one of the most incredible acts of hubris in chess. You'll also see an examination of whether or not the leader...

Did Anand Promote Illegally vs Kramnik?

Did Anand Promote Illegally vs Kramnik?

PeterDoggers
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Jul 12, 2017
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65

The new FIDE Laws of Chess are in effect since July 1. One thing that's new is that using two hands to promote a pawn is considered an illegal move, and during rapid and blitz games an arbiter is supposed to declare the game lost. Interesting...

World Peace Through Chess, The Triple Crown, And Other News

World Peace Through Chess, The Triple Crown, And Other ...

FM MikeKlein
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Jul 4, 2017
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17

In this edition of "In Other News," Chess.com's monthly odds-and-ends of chess news, you'll see that the chess "Triple Crown" is about as rare are horse racing. Chess is also used several times to advance world peace, and also the go-to metaphor f...

Is There Good Money In Chess?

Is There Good Money In Chess?

FM MikeKlein
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May 8, 2017
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36

Money, war, politics. It's going to be a heavy edition of "in other news," Chess.com's collection of all the stories tangentially related to the game. This may be the most contentious compilation yet, so get your typing hand ready for the com...

Meet Kasparov, Re-Meet A Legend, Run U.S. Chess

Meet Kasparov, Re-Meet A Legend, Run U.S. Chess

FM MikeKlein
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Apr 26, 2017
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21

With Zurich, Grenke, Reykjavik, and Poikovsky tournaments all taking place nearly simultaneously, you might think there's no room for "other news." But this is the digital age; there's room for anything! In this edition of Chess.com's grab-bag o...

Will This Position Help Understand Human Consciousness?

Will This Position Help Understand Human Consciousness?

PeterDoggers
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Mar 15, 2017
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261

It's a position computers struggle with, but chess players might solve instantly. Sir Roger Penrose from the Mathematical Institute of Oxford has started a public challenge that involves chess, in order to learn more about the uniqueness of t...

Chess Restaurants, Trains, And The End Of Chess Mysteries

Chess Restaurants, Trains, And The End Of Chess Mysteri...

FM MikeKlein
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Mar 13, 2017
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63

If there's such a thing as an "ice hotel" then surely a chess-themed restaurant can't be too outlandish, right? This month's "In Other News" has the usual smörgåsbord of offerings, including the next iteration of the famous "Chess ...

Does Chess Improve Cognitive Skills? What Science Says

Does Chess Improve Cognitive Skills? What Science Says

PeterDoggers
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Mar 10, 2017
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123

It is commonly believed that teaching chess at schools will improve the cognitive skills of pupils in other areas, such as math. But is this actually true? What is the current scientific consensus on the topic? In February 2015 the Spanish ...

Fabiano Makes Forbes; Newspaper Editor Blunders

Fabiano Makes Forbes; Newspaper Editor Blunders

FM MikeKlein
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Mar 1, 2017
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24

"In Other News" has been on a little bit of a hiatus, which means this column is overflowing with chess tidbits to share. Today we have a world elite gracing a business magazine's "top" list, while a newspaper doesn't fact check that two elit...

The Best Chess Headline And Other News

The Best Chess Headline And Other News

FM MikeKlein
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Dec 14, 2016
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33

Amidst a month of news dominated by the world championship only a few chess stories without a New York City setting slipped through the cracks in November. For whatever reason, U.K. media dominates this issue of "In Other News." Does anyone know o...

Have You Tried "Really Bad Chess"? And Other News

Have You Tried "Really Bad Chess"? And Other News

FM MikeKlein
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Nov 6, 2016
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17

The much-loved GM Vugar Gashimov had an elite tournament organized in his honor only a few months after his death in early 2014. Now, his native Azerbaijan has honored him in an even more lasting way. The Vugar Gashimov Chess Academy began op...

From Tibet To Prisons To Cannabis Lounges, Chess Is Played Everywhere

From Tibet To Prisons To Cannabis Lounges, Chess Is Pla...

FM MikeKlein
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Oct 16, 2016
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26

Location is key in this month's edition of "In Other News." Past chess games have been played in space, underwater, and just about everywhere in between. Today we reveal a few locations you may not have thought about: behind bars, whilst un...

Famous Trainer Mark Dvoretsky Dies At 68

Famous Trainer Mark Dvoretsky Dies At 68

PeterDoggers
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Sep 26, 2016
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66

The world famous chess trainer Mark Dvoretsky died today at the age of 68. The sad news was confirmed by the Russian Chess Federation. Despite a lengthy illness, his death was unexpected. His passing was mourned with a minute of sil...

Chess Makes, Costs Big Money And Other News

Chess Makes, Costs Big Money And Other News

NM SamCopeland
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Sep 17, 2016
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19

This month's "In Other News" is a financial cornucopia featuring a CM who broke Google's bank, the most expensive chess sets, the largest chess set, and taxation with inadequate representation. Join us for an incredible tour of chess news you may ...

The Kids Are Alright: A GM Eagle Scout And A Champion Cancer Survivor

The Kids Are Alright: A GM Eagle Scout And A Champion C...

FM MikeKlein
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Aug 15, 2016
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17

With Dortmund, Bilbao, Biel and the Sinquefield Cup all lined up back-to-back-to-back-to-back, you might mistakenly believe that late July and early August couldn't offer up any more chess stories. Along comes our "In Other News" column to&...

St. Louis Cardinals Take Up Chess And Other News

St. Louis Cardinals Take Up Chess And Other News

NM SamCopeland
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May 25, 2016
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17

This edition of In Other News sees chess celebrated by professional athletes, YouTube stars, union workers, actors, and even Canadians! Join us on another tour of the major chess stories celebrated in popular media this month. St. Louis Car...

Disney's "Queen Of Katwe" Trailer Released

Disney's "Queen Of Katwe" Trailer Released

PeterDoggers
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May 13, 2016
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31

The first official trailer has been released of Queen of Katwe, Disney's version of Tim Crothers' book, which was based on a true story: Phiona Mutesi's rise from the slums of Kampala, Uganda to her first trip on an airplane —...

Chess Hits The Theaters, And Other News

Chess Hits The Theaters, And Other News

NM SamCopeland
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May 3, 2016
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14

Chess news is flowing in from all corners of the world as chess ventures to the big screen, to Greenland and on to Silicon Valley before concluding with a thrilling low-budget action sequence in Ukraine! Magnus and The Dark Horse&...

Hackers Gonna Hack, Hack, Hack, Hack, Hack And Other News

Hackers Gonna Hack, Hack, Hack, Hack, Hack And Other Ne...

NM SamCopeland
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Apr 26, 2016
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15

Heated action in Norway and St. Louis hasn't slowed down chess news in the rest of the world. Chess stories just keep rolling in, and we're here to keep you up to date with a quick tour of chess happenings around the world! Hackers Strike Worldc...

Elisabeta Polihroniade, 1935-2016

Elisabeta Polihroniade, 1935-2016

PeterDoggers
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Jan 28, 2016
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25

The seven-time Romanian champion, woman grandmaster, international arbiter, organizer, author, journalist and TV and radio host Elisabeta Polihroniade died on Saturday at the age of 80. It's quite a list of ”jobs&l...

A Princess, Don Corleone, And A Minted Grandmaster

A Princess, Don Corleone, And A Minted Grandmaster

FM MikeKlein
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Jan 25, 2016
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10

The metaphorical chess universe has been more geographically spread than the actual universe of late. With stories from Africa, Europe, Siberia, and the mainstream Olympics, here's our monthly look of chess mentions we didn't cover yet. As alway...

What If Sun Tzu Played Chess?

What If Sun Tzu Played Chess?

FM MikeKlein
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Dec 25, 2015
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9

We're often told chess is a war game, so it was only a matter of time before a seminal book on warfare became intertwined with chess. In addition to the discussion of this new text, part two of this month's "In Other News" also discusses Indian ...

A 30-Year Zugzwang And The 4-Hour Chess Workweek

A 30-Year Zugzwang And The 4-Hour Chess Workweek

FM MikeKlein
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Dec 17, 2015
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13

What happens when an efficiency expert and a driven chess player meet? What periodical went three decades in between a certain chess reference? November was a massive month of "secondary" chess news. How big? There was so much quantity that we n...

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