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The final move: the tragic end of a chess prodigy
The pandemic made chess a global sensation, and Daniel Naroditsky became its brightest digital star; but after relentless online harassment and unfounded cheating accusations, the game he loved—and helped revive—became the one that broke him
Zeev Avrahami | 11.09.25
אפגניסטן איסור שחמט טליבאן עזיזאולה גולזאדה
Israeli chess players quit Spanish tournament after flag ban
Seven Israeli chess players pulled out of a Spanish tournament after organizers barred their flag, citing the Gaza war and backing Palestinians, sparking FIDE condemnation of discrimination
Reuters | 09.12.25
תני ג'ייקובס בן שש מ ירושלים עולה לכיתה א' לימד היה מורה ל שחמט ב גן ב השראתו תהיה תכנית עירונית ל לימוד שחמט ב גנים ב ירושלים
Tiny grandmaster? Six-year-old prodigy transforms Jerusalem kindergarten into chess academy
'I love thinking about moves, and winning': At just six years old, Tani Jacobs went from nervously introducing chess in his kindergarten to sparking a citywide educational revolution—now, his passion is teaching an entire generation to think smarter
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 08.26.25
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What boycott?: Chess players from 23 countries sign up for Jerusalem international tourney in 1st 24 hours
More than 100 players from 23 nations — including the US, Germany, Denmark, Angola and South Africa — have already registered for the Jerusalem Open, set for November, signaling Israel’s growing standing in global chess
Ynetnews | 08.25.25
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Jerusalem to host only international chess championship held in Israel this year
While Israeli teams are forced to host matches abroad, the Israel Chess Federation will stage the Jerusalem Masters with 12 of world’s top rapid chess players; tournament will offer $140,000 prize pool
Ynet | 08.20.25
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Israeli chess prodigy Noam Sasson, 11, claims two world championship medals
The sixth-grader was recently crowned Israel's national champion for players under 12, adding to his growing list of achievements
Meir Turgeman | 04.20.25
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Jewish-crafted chess pieces uncovered in Nazi concentration camp
Various cardboard game pieces found during conservation efforts, offering insights into the daily lives of Jewish inmates using them for recreation under harsh conditions
Itamar Eichner | 04.14.24
How chess transformed into the 'cool kids' game
The online gaming world has propelled chess to new heights of popularity among teenagers; With its accessibility and influence enhanced by Youtubers and streamers, chess has become the game everyone wants to play
Ra'anan Shaked | 05.20.23
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