Diwali chess fireworks!

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Hi everyone,


The Indian subcontinent and some other countries are celebrating a very important festival today - The 'Festival of Lights' or Diwali, or Deepawali. It's a big event in the region 

There is a whole night of fireworks, prayers and even gambling to welcome the Goddess of Wealth - it signifies the triumph of good over evil. Diwali is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago,Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, and Fiji.

We wish all our friends a happy and prosperous Diwali and what better way to enjoy it than our own 'fireworks' on the chessboard. Enjoy.

White to play and win

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