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Ding Liren crowned king of World chess after beating Nepomniachtchi in the fourth tie-breaker

Adam D Anglo Apr 30, 2023

China’s Ding Liren smiles while speaking after his victory in the FIDE World Chess Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan, Sunday, April 30, 2023. China’s Ding Liren beat Russia’s Ian…

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King to give up crown

Adam D Anglo Jul 21, 2022

Citing a lack of motivation, chess world number one Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday announced that he would not defend his world championship title in 2023, but stressed that he was not retiring…

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Lacking motivation, Carlsen not to defend title at 2023 World Chess Championship

Adam D Anglo Jul 20, 2022

Citing a lack of motivation, chess world number one Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday announced that he would not defend his world championship title in 2023, but stressed that he was not retiring…

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Humpy qualifies for Candidates

Adam D Anglo Jun 4, 2021

In her long career Koneru Humpy has notched up several remarkable achievements. But, what she did on Wednesday night merits special attention. Or, rather, what she achieved without doing…