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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

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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


Chess turns enemies into mates, as Israel, Iran, Libya join virtual game

The event included 435 players from around the world.

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The Queen's Gambit inspires Israel's 40th chess championship

"We consider chess a challenging, sharp and competitive sport, which is known for its development of thought, creativity and cognitive abilities."

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Jerusalem Chess Club gets new permanent home

The Jerusalem Municipality, along with the help of an anonymous donor, has allowed the club to establish a permanent residence in the Jerusalem German Colony neighborhood.

Israeli chess players take part in a special chess tournament marking Israel's 70th anniversary at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, April 30, 2018.

Chess tournament strengthens ties between Israel-West African countries

Over 180 people from West African countries competed in the event, including the countries of Niger and Algeria who do not have diplomatic ties with Israel.

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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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