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Result of AGM (World Chess plc)

Public Technologies 17 Jun 2026
World Chess plc published this content on June 17, 2026, and is solely ...
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World chess body suspends Russia, once the game’s leading power

Philenews 12 Jun 2026
The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia – for decades the dominant force in the game – after a successful legal challenge by Ukraine ... The Ukrainian chess federation hailed the decision as a “historic victory”.
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World chess body suspends Russia but dispute may not be over

CNN 12 Jun 2026
The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia, ​which was for decades the dominant force in the game, after a ruling by the world’s top sports tribunal in favour of Ukraine.
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World chess body suspends Russia after legal challenge by Ukraine

The Independent 11 Jun 2026
Russia was the dominant force in the game for decades .
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World chess body suspends Russia over activities in occupied-Ukraine

Al Jazeera 11 Jun 2026
The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia – the dominant force in the game for decades – after ⁠a successful legal challenge by Ukraine ... The Ukrainian chess federation hailed the decision as a “historic victory”. Passion for chess.
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World Chess Suspends Russia Over Events in Occupied Ukraine

Moscow Times 11 Jun 2026
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced Wednesday that it has suspended Russia after the world sports court ruled that it had violated Ukraine’s sovereignty by organizing events in annexed Crimea and occupied Ukrainian territories.
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'Gukesh can take inspiration from Praggnanandhaa': Viswanathan Anand advises world chess champion

The Times of India 09 Jun 2026
Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has praised R Praggnanandhaa’s recent form and suggested that world champion D Gukesh look to the young Grandmaster’s example as he tries to regain momentum.
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‘Taking risks part of Gukesh’s identity’: Coach Gajewski defends World Chess champion's aggressive style

The Times of India 08 Jun 2026
He is under the spotlight and we are doing all we can in our power to come back to the highest level.”The Polish GM, who also worked with V Anand, explained why the 20-yearold world chess champion ...
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'You're not a teenager anymore': Magnus Carlsen's birthday wish for World Chess Champion D Gukesh goes viral - Watch

The Times of India 29 May 2026
In a video shared by Norway Chess, Carlsen joked with the reigning world champion as he turned 20 ... I wish you happy birthday,' Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun said.'So hi, Gukesh ... Norway Chess.
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Watch: World chess champion D Gukesh in splits after Javokhir Sindarov asked to sing on his birthday

The Times of India 29 May 2026
World chess champion D Gukesh had a light-hearted moment during the Norway Chess 2026 rest day celebrations on Friday as fellow chess players gathered to celebrate his 20th birthday ... In Round 4 of Norway Chess 2026, World No.
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Tamil Nadu unlikely to host World Chess Championships

The Hindu 27 May 2026
Speaking to The Hindu here on Wednesday, a source from the TN Government said. “The cost of the bid itself is ₹85 crore and add to that the other expenses, it will come to around ₹100 crore. The Government will not want to spend that much amount.” ....
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Vietnamese duo seek checkmate in World Chess Championship

Vietnam News 27 May 2026
Two Vietnamese masters will check-mate at the 25th International Physically Disabled Chess Association (IPCA) World Chess Championship 2026 in Guardamar, Spain ... HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese chess ...
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World Chess Champion D Gukesh breaks silence on criticism: 'They have the right to say'

The Times of India 25 May 2026
The reigning world champion, who will defend his title later this year, said he has not played up to expectations over the last 18 months but remains focused on improving.Speaking ahead of the Norway ...
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Birthday greetings to World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov (The President of Russia)

Public Technologies 23 May 2026
). The message reads, in part. ... You are one of the greatest grandmasters in today's world and a worthy successor of the national chess school with its outstanding track record and traditions ... Sport ... News.
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