Chess

Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965

In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.

APRIL 5, 2026|ByITAY GODER

Yedael Stepak is pictured above with his son Eran beside a chessboard.

Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up

Yarden Bloch said she had assumed the game would not take place because Iranian athletes have often been prevented from competing against Israelis.

MARCH 31, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

She moved to Israel during war and this chess champion says she would do it again

Despite all that’s entailed in adjusting to life as a new immigrant, Gara has no regrets.

MARCH 28, 2026|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

MEMBERS OF the Islamic Republic of Iran team pose prior to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between South Korea and Iran at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 2, 2026.

Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime

The players' actions came as Israel continued its war against Iran in the form of Operation Roaring Lion. As the war progressed, Israel successfully eliminated many of the country's leaders.

MARCH 4, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

Iranian chess master: Hijab 'limits' women instead of 'protecting' them

Hejazipour added that the hijab serves as lucid representation of a set of beliefs that designate women as "the second sex."

JANUARY 29, 2020ByZACHARY KEYSER

Hijabs for sale are pictured at a stall of Tanah Abang textile market in Jakarta

Israeli kids under the age of six compete in national chess tournament

This year 64 competitors took part in the U-6 tournament.

JANUARY 5, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israelis wait for their turn to play against former Indian chess world champion Viswanathan Anand and former Russian chess world champion Anatoly Karpov (both not pictured) as they play simultaneous matches against tens of Israeli players during an event marking Israel's 70th anniversary at Jerusale

Chess player 'won't play for Iran' due to ban on Israeli players

Iran’s top rated chess champion would be the country's second sports figure in recent months to renounce his citizenship over pressures on Iranian athletes to forego matches with Israeli competitors.

DECEMBER 24, 2019ByREUTERS