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.

JULY 20, 2026|ByREUTERS

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

“Judit Polgár's name has been synonymous with talent and perseverance for decades,” Prime Minister Magyar wrote, adding that it would be a personal honor if she accepted the nomination.

JULY 20, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

During the tournament, Greenfeld competed alongside hundreds of chess players from 43 countries, though several countries withdrew from the event due to Israel’s participation.

MAY 25, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

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

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

In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.

APRIL 5, 2026|ByITAY GODER

IPCA, Israeli Chess Federation to hold championship for disabled players

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, players will participate in the competition online, from their comfort of their home computers.

JUNE 10, 2020ByZACHARY KEYSER

Israelis wait for their turn to play against former Indian chess world champion Viswanathan Anand and former Russian chess world champion Anatoly Karpov (both not pictured) as they play simultaneous matches against tens of Israeli players during an event marking Israel's 70th anniversary at Jerusale

Israelis and Syrians go head to head in chess during COVID-19 lockdown

Since the beginning of the outbreak, chess websites worldwide report a 50% increase in activity and the amount of games being played online.

MAY 10, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Men wear protective face masks and gloves, amid fear of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), play chess on the sidewalk of Mellat Park, in Tehran, Iran

Chess contest to be held in memory of man killed in terrorist attack

Ziv believed in chess as an educational tool and led his son in his first steps in the field before he was killed at the age of 35.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020ByOMRI RON

Iranian chess master: Hijab 'limits' women instead of 'protecting' them

Hejazipour added that the hijab serves as lucid representation of a set of beliefs that designate women as "the second sex."

JANUARY 29, 2020ByZACHARY KEYSER

Hijabs for sale are pictured at a stall of Tanah Abang textile market in Jakarta

Israeli kids under the age of six compete in national chess tournament

This year 64 competitors took part in the U-6 tournament.

JANUARY 5, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Chess player 'won't play for Iran' due to ban on Israeli players

Iran’s top rated chess champion would be the country's second sports figure in recent months to renounce his citizenship over pressures on Iranian athletes to forego matches with Israeli competitors.

DECEMBER 24, 2019ByREUTERS