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

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

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

The leadership of Afghanistan has banned the game of chess. This is reported by Khaama press. According to the source, the ...

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Chess has been banned in Afghanistan indefinitely due to religious concerns, with the Ministry of Promotion of Virtue ...

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Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which ...