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Reeves' chess title questioned as OBR row deepens

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her claim to be a former British junior chess champion, as a finance professor disputes the title. The row emerges amid tensions with the OBR over Budget forecasts.

Martin Fröst's brilliant Bach album review

Swedish clarinettist Martin Fröst delivers a revelatory Bach album that breathes contemporary vitality into centuries-old masterpieces with technical mastery and infectious joy.

Aimard's spellbinding piano recital at Wigmore Hall

French virtuoso Pierre-Laurent Aimard delivers an unforgettable performance at London's Wigmore Hall, showcasing breathtaking technical command and profound musical insight in works by Beethoven, Carter, and Messiaen.

Youth Chess Clubs Transform London & Birmingham

Discover how a new wave of youth chess clubs in London and Birmingham is creating vibrant communities, boosting mental skills, and attracting diverse young players away from screens.

John Adams Festival Triumphs in Manchester

The Hallé Orchestra delivers a breathtaking performance of John Adams' works at Bridgewater Hall, showcasing the composer's vibrant musical legacy in a spectacular festival finale.

Kanneh-Mason's Walton: Cello Concerto Reborn

Discover how Sheku Kanneh-Mason's stunning new recording of Walton's Cello Concerto brings fresh vitality to this British masterpiece, capturing both its lyrical beauty and raw emotional power.

Chess Grandmaster's Harrowing 911 Call Revealed

Distressing emergency call reveals frantic moments as friends discovered chess champion Daniel Naroditsky unconscious. The dramatic audio captures their desperate attempts to save the grandmaster's life.

Chess Grandmaster's Cheating Scandal Ordeal Revealed

In an explosive interview, chess streamer Daniel Naroditsky reveals his torment after being falsely accused of cheating, a scandal that took a devastating turn with his accuser's sudden death at 29. The full story of online bullying, mental health struggl

Kramnik faces FIDE discipline over cheating allegations

The chess governing body FIDE takes unprecedented action against former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for his controversial cheating accusations against streamer Daniel Naroditsky, sparking debate across the chess community.

Russian chess grandmaster investigated after rival's death

A prominent Russian chess grandmaster faces official investigation after a series of disturbing online attacks preceded the tragic death of American chess star Daniel Naroditsky, whose haunting final video shows him rambling during an online game.

FIDE probes Naroditsky's 'online chess death' claims vs Kramnik

The chess community is rocked by explosive allegations as streaming star Daniel Naroditsky accuses former world champion Vladimir Kramnik of 'killing' online chess, prompting an official FIDE investigation into conduct and sportsmanship.

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