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Tag: Karpov, Anatoly

World

Fridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90

April 10, 2025April 11, 2025Dylan Loeb McClainComments Off on Fridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90

At a time before his country became a chess powerhouse, he defeated four world champions, including Bobby Fischer and another in an unlikely turn of events.

World

Karpov, Former Chess Champion, Is Injured After Fall in Moscow

November 3, 2022November 4, 2022Victor MatherComments Off on Karpov, Former Chess Champion, Is Injured After Fall in Moscow

Mr. Karpov has been a loyal defender of Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, and the invasion of Ukraine. But he has also expressed sympathy for the war’s civilian victims on both sides.

World

Ukraine War Disrupts the Quiet World of Chess

March 3, 2022Michael LevensonComments Off on Ukraine War Disrupts the Quiet World of Chess

The game’s international federation, FIDE, has canceled a major Moscow tournament, among other steps to distance itself from Russia, where chess has deep roots. Elite players there have condemned the invasion.

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In East Timor, U.S. Retreats From Plan to Build ‘Lifesaving’ Sewage Plant

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How Social Media Is Changing the Narrative of the Israel-Gaza War

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‘There Will Always Only Be One Jane Goodall’

October 1, 2025Carl Zimmer and Emily Anthes

Jane Goodall’s Thoughts for a Reporter: ‘Hope Isn’t Just Wishful Thinking’

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025Catrin Einhorn

South African Politician Julius Malema, Subject of Trump Attacks, Is Convicted of Gun Charge

October 1, 2025Zimasa Matiwane

London Police Chief Apologizes Over Officers’ ‘Reprehensible’ Behavior

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‘She Could Have Killed Me’: Scientist Survives Shark Bite to His Head

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How Broken Politics Breaks Courts

October 1, 2025KATRIN BENNHOLD

How Broken Politics Breaks Courts

October 1, 2025KATRIN BENNHOLD

Israel Intercepts Boats Headed to Gaza With Humanitarian Aid

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025Liam Stack and Ephrat Livni
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