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The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess until further notice due to fears the game is a source of gambling.

The Taliban have banned chess in Afghanistan, citing religious concerns and its potential association with gambling.

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The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess indefinitely, due to gambling concerns. The tactical, strategic board ...

Chess has become the latest casualty in Afghanistan, as the Taliban suspends the game over religious alignment issues ...

Taliban officials have said that the game has been banned indefinitely until its compatibility with Islamic law can be determined ...

The Taliban has banned chess across Afghanistan until further notice. They are concerned that the game may be used for ...

DUBAI, May 11. /TASS/. The Afghan government has banned chess indefinitely due to "religious considerations" and restrictions set by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice ...