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The Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, with a Taliban spokesman saying that chess is considered a form of

Poland–Russia relations — The Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, with a Taliban spokesman saying that chess is considered a form of gambling under Sharia law. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk24dz8ne5o

Published May 11, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Poland–Russia relations.

The Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan, with a Taliban spokesman saying that chess is considered a form of gambling under Sharia law. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk24dz8ne5o (BBC News)]

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