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Of the many things banned by the Taliban in Afghanistan... chess?

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The Taliban bans chess, saying it's anti-Islamic. Islam has long had a vexed relationship with chess, although Muslims historically helped spread the game

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Of the many things banned by the Taliban in Afghanistan... chess?

The Taliban bans chess, saying it's anti-Islamic. Islam has long had a vexed relationship with chess, although Muslims historically helped spread the game

·Washington, United States
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npr broke the news in Washington, United States on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
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