Chess

Jewish Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president

I do not feel enough strength within me to take on the historic responsibility of uniting a divided nation, so I am unable to accept the request," Polgar said in a Facebook post.

Judit Polgár attends the "Queen Of Chess" Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 27, 2026 in Park City, Utah.
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 10: Judit Polgar attends 2016 Gala Opening for World Chess Championship at The Plaza Hotel on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Jewish chess trailblazer Judit Polgár tapped for Hungary's presidency

Yehuda Greenfeld.

Israeli Grandmaster takes gold at World Deaf Chess Championship, secures spot at Deaflympics

Yedael Stepak is pictured above with his son Eran beside a chessboard.

Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965


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Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Yoav Gallant (second right) and US Ambassador Jack Lew (third right) are briefed at Southern Command.

Best female chess player in history plays simultaneous exhibition to honor Israeli hostages

The event saw friendly competition and sportsmanship between Israelis and Germans, and a moving tribute to the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

 Chess players gather to play in honor of Israeli hostages held in Gaza in Berlin, Germany, March 14, 2024.

Israeli chess prodigy to compete for title of youngest champion ever

He is anticipated to participate in the Israel Senior Championship, competing against opponents who are not only twice his age but even four or five times older.

9-year-old Israel Cohen, playing chess

Chess4Solidarity holds event with Gaza hostages' families

The competition was largely centered around "the missing player."

 Sofia Polgar and the participants in "Chess for Solidarity" competition hold up the faces of abducted children.

The Game of Queens: Why do women have a lower ceiling in chess?

In checking gender bias in chess playing, New York researchers find parents and coaches shortchange girls’ potential. 

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Israeli chess prodigy Noam Sasson places joint-first at U-10 European Rapid Chess Championship

Sasson was the only Israeli competing in the tournament.

 Noam Sasson playing at the European Youth Rapid Chess Championship in Terme Catez, Slovenia, September 29, 2023.

Iranian chess player who removed hijab gets Spanish citizenship

The 26-year-old has told Reuters she had no regrets over her gesture in support of the protest movement against her country's clerical leadership.

Sara Khadem of Iran plays against Olga Girya of Russia.

Three chess players removed from int'l competition for boycotting Israelis

The Tunisian chess players who boycotted the Israeli players were booted from the competition.

 Israeli chess prodigy Noam Sasson in Greece

Young Israeli chess champions crowned amid rocket fire

The champions will get the chance to represent Israel at the World Championship and European Championship.

 Six of the champions from the chess championship for young Israelis.

Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab

The Iranian chess player had received multiple phone calls in which individuals warned her against returning home after the tournament.

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