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Vishy Anand in Oman

5/18/2016 – Aiming to promote chess in the sultanate, Indian icon Vishy Anand was in Muscat, the capital city of Oman, participating in a series of activities—simultaneous exhibitions, lectures, and meetings. One of the leading news portals in Oman, the Times of Oman, covered this visit in great detail, and we bring you an overview of his visit plus an in-depth interview with Vishy.

Kasparov and the (almost) Oman immortal

1/21/2014 – Garry Kasparov was recently in Muscat, Oman, at the personal invitation of Alawi Al Zawawi. He gave interviews and pushed for the creation of a chess federation in Oman, which is sadly lacking despite the enthusiasm demonstrated for the game. There he also promoted the royal game with a simul against nineteen players, in which one game stood out as a brilliancy.
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