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Chess is generally recognized as the sister sport to figure skating. They both require a blend of artistic finesse and smash-mouth aggression. :yes: The world championship was just completed, with defending champ Norwegian Magnus Carlsen prevailing over challenger Fabiano Caruana of the U.S.
https://photos.state.gov/galleries/moscow/29754/kwan/7.html
Oh wait. That was the wrong picture. That was a U.S. sports envoy spreading good cheer at the chess museum in the Republic of Kalmykia in 2007. Here is the recent championship match.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46376998
For the first time ever, the 12 games in regulation all ended in draws. Carlsen won in sudden death overtime at speed chess.
https://photos.state.gov/galleries/moscow/29754/kwan/7.html
Oh wait. That was the wrong picture. That was a U.S. sports envoy spreading good cheer at the chess museum in the Republic of Kalmykia in 2007. Here is the recent championship match.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46376998
For the first time ever, the 12 games in regulation all ended in draws. Carlsen won in sudden death overtime at speed chess.
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