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Iran's chess 'genius' refuses to play Israeli rival

Saturday, 20 April 2019 14:39
Iranian chess champion, Ali-Reza Firouzja refused to play with the Israeli player in Germany's Grenke Classic Chess in a gesture interpreted as a support for the Palestinian people.

Two Iranian chess grand masters appear on FIDE top 100

Friday, 01 March 2019 12:16
For the first time in history, Parham Maqsoudlou and Alireza Firoozja, Iran's national team chess players ranked among the top 100 players in the world.

Leader praises Iranian teenage chess player

Sunday, 24 February 2019 17:49
The Leader of the Islamic revolution praised an Iranian national chess player who refused to play with an Israeli opponent in the recent international championship.

Iran player wins Baku Int’l Chess Champs

Saturday, 12 January 2019 07:52
An Iranian chess player has won the Baku International Chess championships.

Iranian woman chess player stars at WRBCC 2018

Saturday, 29 December 2018 07:25
Iranian woman chess player Sarasadat Khademalsharieh bagged a silver medal at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Competition (WRBCC) 2018 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Iran’s chess grandmaster clinches title at Sharjah Masters

Saturday, 21 April 2018 07:37
Junior Iranian chess grandmaster Parham Maghsoodloo has finished first to pick up the trophy at the end of the second edition of Sharjah Masters International Chess Tournament in the United Arab Emirates.