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Hans Niemann And Magnus Carlsen Announce A Reluctant Ceasefire
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Patrick Redford
August 29, 2023
Chess
The International Chess Federation’s Argument For Banning Trans Women Gives The Game Away
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Patrick Redford
August 23, 2023
NYC: Come To The Distraction LIVE On October 4
Drew and Roth are bringing The Distraction to a live stage for the first time in two years! Expect special guests, live Funbag questions from the audience, Guys remembered, gratuitous sandwich talk, and much more. (Pals, check your daily newsletter from August 31 for discount code.)
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Chess
Ding Liren Made A Legendary Move To Become World Chess Champion
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Ben Tippett
May 1, 2023
Chess
Ding Liren’s Preparation Oopsie Throws World Chess Championship Into Chaos
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Patrick Redford
April 21, 2023
Chess
Haymakers Are Flying At The World Chess Championship
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Ben Tippett
April 19, 2023
Chess
Magnus Carlsen Crashes Out Of Final Tournament As World Champion With Hilarious Blunder
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Patrick Redford
April 7, 2023
Chess
The World Chess Championship Begins On The Edge Of The Unknown
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Ben Tippett
April 7, 2023
Chess
Magnus Carlsen’s Lawyers Call Hans Niemann’s Lawsuit A Big Dumb Publicity Stunt
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Patrick Redford
December 5, 2022
Chess
Hans Niemann Hits Back At Magnus Carlsen And Other Foes With A Big Civil Lawsuit
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Patrick Redford
October 20, 2022
Chess
Hans Niemann Is Having Fun At The U.S. Championships Playing Some “Absolutely Psychotic Chess”
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Patrick Redford
October 19, 2022
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