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Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up

Yarden Bloch said she had assumed the game would not take place because Iranian athletes have often been prevented from competing against Israelis.

Israeli chess player expected a forfeit. Her Iranian opponent showed up.
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She moved to Israel during war and this chess champion says she would do it again

MEMBERS OF the Islamic Republic of Iran team pose prior to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between South Korea and Iran at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 2, 2026.

Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime

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The Iranian Queen’s Gambit meets Israel’s Sicilian defense

Using a live chess theory approach, we can identify Iran’s strategic moves in real time and examine what are its goals. Ultimately, the most important question is: Will Tehran use nuclear weapons?

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a speech during a virtual meeting in Tehran, Iran May 27, 2021.

Chess event promotes solidarity between Jews and Arabs

Nearly 100 participants took part in the event, which was broadcast live in both Arabic and Hebrew

Screenshot of the Jewish-Arab chess event

Israelis and Lithuanians compete in chess event to strengthen ties

The event, which was held online, was attended by 191 participants from both countries.

A screenshot from the Israel-Lithuania chess event.

Israelis, Serbs compete in chess tournament for Independence Day

The ceremony for the chess event was also attended by Israeli Ambassador to Serbia H.E. Yahel Vilan.

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Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

Organizers said the eight players taking part would be tested for COVID-19 no earlier than 72 hours before the tournament and would not be required to wear masks. Handshakes are also optional.

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Online chess event takes place in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day

Participating nations included Sudan, Morocco, Indonesia, Abu Dhabi and others who do not have diplomatic ties with Israel.

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Israel and Australia host international solidarity chess event

The tournament itself had over 200 players, including the best chess players from both countries, and was broadcast on multiple Facebook pages, which received thousands of views.

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Unity through chess, again: Iraqi arbiter to join next tournament

"I have friends from non-Arab nations with whom I am sharing in humanity," Iraqi chess arbiter Hussein Salma Saliah said.

Iraqi chess judge Hussein Salma Saliah will judge games on the upcoming Chess4Solidarity tournament on March 30 in Australia.

Israelis, New Yorkers participate in solidarity chess tournament

The two-hour event was aired live on various Facebook pages, with the $2,000 prize divided among outstanding participants.

Israeli and New Yorker chess players are seen competing over Zoom in a solidarity chess tournament.

Bulgarian game show host quotes Bobby Fischer in antisemitic rant

Goranov apologized on air Wednesday.

MEMBERS OF a Bulgarian nationalist organization dressed in military uniforms take part in a march in central Sofia.