Tired of Controversy, ‘God of Fan’ Quits

Indonesian chess player Dadang Subur, also known as the “God of Fan”, chose to quit and "say goodbye" to the world of chess, which had catapulted him into fame.

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Chess Dewa Kipas (God of Fan) aka Dadang Subur (60) chats with International Master (IM) Anjas Novita via video call at his house in Bandung, West Java, Tuesday (16/3/2021).

Indonesian chess player Dadang Subur, also known as the “God of Fan”, had grown tired of the controversies and allegations surrounding him. He chose to quit and "say goodbye" to the world of chess, which had catapulted him into fame.

Dadang, 60, opened with flattering words in a video conversation with International Master (IM) Anjas Novita from his home in Bandung, West Java, on Tuesday (16/3/2021). Two days earlier, Anjas had sent an open letter calling for a quick 10 minute chess battle to test the ability of Dadang, the chess player who has recently made a name on social media.