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‘Not myself’ with hijab, says exiled Iranian chess player

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 Sara Khadem, who is also known as Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, moved to Spain in early January with her husband, film director Ardeshir Ahmadi, and their 10-month-old son Sam.

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Praggnanandhaa stuns Ding Liren for biggest career-win

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Iranian chess referee spars with governing body over women’s solidarity

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FILE PHOTO: Iranian chess referee Shohreh Bayat looks on during the Women’s World Chess Championship in Vladivostok, Russia January 16, 2020.

That Arjun Erigaisi started here and made it big gives us satisfaction: Brilliant Trophy organising secretary

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J. Subrahmanyam, organising secretary of the Brilliant Trophy chess tournament for the last 17 years.

Indian sports news wrap, January 10

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Indian sports news wrap, January 16: India Open set to begin; Zoravar leads National shotgun selection trials

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Pranesh becomes India’s 79th chess Grandmaster

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M. Pranesh crossed the 2500-rating threshold with the win at Rilton Cup.

Divya Deshmukh wins second consecutive National Chess Championship, youngest to defend crown

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Two-time champion Divya Deshmukh (centre) poses with runner-up Mary Ann Gomes (right) and third-placed Vantika Agrawal after the National women’s chess championship in Kolhapur on Thursday.
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