The Diplomat2d
Chess, Culture, and Controversy: Uzbek Grandmaster’s Handshake Refusal Sparks Debate
Islamic practices in Uzbekistan, after enduring seven decades of Soviet-imposed atheism, are now being increasingly adopted ...
Boston College Heights3d
India’s Next Move in the U.S.-China Chess Match
The chess match between China and the U.S. is far from over, and India should be perceived as a rook in the middle of the ...
The Bridge on MSN4d
How visually impaired Darpan Inani navigates challenges in online chess
As soon as Darpan Inani joins the call on a video conferencing platform, a sudden barrage of robotic announcements fills the ...
Hosted on MSN5d
‘Beautiful board’: How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling
The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.