Kabul: The Taliban has banned chess in Afghanistan due to religious concerns, continuing its opposition to various forms of ...

The Taliban has prohibited chess in Afghanistan. The decision is due to religious concerns. The Ministry of Promotion of ...

Afghanistan's authorities have restricted other sports in recent years and women have been essentially barred from ...

The Esports World Cup returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, 2025, with the largest prize pool in esports history — over $70 million (SR262,785,040.00). Ticket sales for this ...

An American grandmaster has been suspended by FIDE over allegations of harassment by a female player. The grandmaster was ...

The Taliban government has suspended the game of chess across Afghanistan, citing its potential association with gambling, ...