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NEWS ABOUT: International Chess Federation

International Chess Federation stories: 2 news summaries

 Chess Too Wimpy for Olympics? 

IOC says the game, along with bridge, isn't physical enough

Aug 6, 08 6:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Chess players and bridge players will be spectators when the Olympics begin this week, but both are making a strong push to be official sports at the 2012 Games, Time reports. First, they'll have to convince a skeptical International Olympic Committee that they belong, despite their decided lack of physical... More »

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Beijing • 2012 London Olympics • bridge • chess • Olympic Games • International Olympic Committee • International Chess Federation • World Mind Games

Chess King Bobby Fischer Dies

Troubled genius dies in Iceland at age 64

Jan 18, 08 7:24 AM CST
(Newser) - Chess master Bobby Fischer, who became a Cold War icon when he dethroned Russian Boris Spassky in 1972, has died at age 64 in Iceland, the AP reports. Fischer is considered by many to be the greatest chess player ever, but his genius for the game was often overshadowed by... More »

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obituary • Cold War • chess • Iceland • Bobby Fischer • Boris Spassky • International Chess Federation

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