The Taliban administration of Afghanistan has indefinitely banned playing the game of Chess, citing religious concerns.

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

The Taliban has suspended chess in Afghanistan, calling it a form of gambling banned under Sharia law. A sports official said ...

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KABUL: Taliban government in Afghanistan have banned chess across the country over concerns that it is a source of gambling — ...

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The Taliban government has suspended the game of chess across Afghanistan, citing its potential association with gambling, ...