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Chess unites new friends

Posted on January 31, 2021

Just six weeks since Israel and Bhutan agreed to formal diplomatic relations, the two countries are holding their first chess tournament. 170 participants are taking part, including 29 from Bhutan. Israel and Morocco have already held their first chess tournament, … Continue reading →

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On-line chess unites Israelis and Arabs

Posted on May 17, 2020

65 players from 10 countries recently competed in an on-line chess tournament. In one match, one team full of Israelis competed against one with players from Syria, Tunisia, and Algeria. It is another sign of warming ties in the Middle … Continue reading →

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Chess tournament unites Jews & Arabs

Posted on March 17, 2024

The Israeli Open Chess Championship in Acre brought together Jews, Arabs and Druze in friendly competition.  The 132 chess players ranged in age from 9 to 78 and included some 20 international masters and grandmasters. https://www.timesofisrael.com/chess-tournament-makes-mates-of-arabs-jews-and-druze-amid-gaza-war/

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Chess for Peace

Posted on October 18, 2021

To mark International Peace Day on 21 Sep, Israeli organizations Chess4All and Sharaka (Arabic for “Partnership”) hosted an international “Peace Day Chess Tournament.” There were over 600 participants including from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Bangladesh. (see also here previously) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=201h97erlog

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