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Recently, Magnus Carlsen pulling out of the World Blitz and Rapid Championship 2024 and Gukesh becoming the youngest world champion are two of the most different chess stories. Magnus's failure to follow FIDE dress codes adds to the idea that he is a chess rebel, which makes the establishment look down on him while his fans cheer him on. The fact that Gukesh...

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  There are 3 joint leaders after Round 7 of the 16th Penang Heritaage City International Chess Open 2024.They are:- IM Poh Yu Tian- IM Shkapenko Pavel- IM Polschikov AlexeyAll 3 have 6 points out of 7.Fourth to tenth ranks are:- FM Chernyavsky Alexander- IM Sharan Rao- IM Gunawan Ronny- IM Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh- Mirano Jan Francis- WIM Wang Chuqiao- IM Andyka PitraA total...

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Monkey with Hua Hin in background Hua Hin, Thailand will host the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club International Open from April 13th to the 21st, 2025. In contrast to last year's stunning setting at the Sheraton Hua Hin on Hua Hin Beach, the 21st BCC Open will take place on the "River of Kings" at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Bangkok.Sunday, April 13, 2025,...

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