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Chess incompatible with Islamic law, says Taliban ‘Religious considerations’ and questions over the ‘propagation of virtue’ cited as reasons for indefinite suspension of the game
The Taliban has banned Afghans from playing chess until it works out whether the game is compatible with Islamic law.
The decision, announced by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, follows the dissolution of the Afghanistan Chess Federation and places all chess-related activities on indefinite suspension.
Atal Mashwani, spokesman for the Taliban’s sports directorate, said on Sunday: “There are religious considerations regarding chess, and it is prohibited in the propagation of virtue.
“Until these are addressed, the sport is suspended.”
The Taliban is concerned that playing chess could promote gambling, which is forbidden according to its interpretation of Islamic law.
While the regime insists the ban is under review, no timeline has been given for a possible reinstatement.
Edited on 09/06/2025 at 16:30:43.
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