It’s called the game of kings. To master it, you need intelligence, patience, and an abundance of concentration. In a world ...

Magnus Carlsen clinched the TePe Sigeman & Co. chess title in Malmo after a dramatic classical win against Yagiz Kaan and two decisive blitz victories over Arjun Erigaisi. Carlsen's resilience in the ...

If a fervent chess player seeking a challenging game partner doesn’t happen to live in a major city such as St. Louis, ...

The university is cutting its celebrated chess program due to financial losses and visa restrictions, sparking concern among ...

Correction & clarification: A previous version of this story included a reference that misstated cheating allegations. Vladimir Kramnik accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating online last year. The ...

Why focus matters: In chess, even strong players lose winning positions if their concentration slips. Mental stability is as critical as calculation. Pre-game habits: Short warmups, breathing ...

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Chess is a centuries-old game that’s enjoying new popularity with young people. The renewed interest has created demand for more online content, and international chess master and commentator Levy ...

In its opening moments, Untold: Chess Mates contextualizes a cheating scandal that rocked the top tiers of competitive chess in 2022—which spiraled out of control with allegations of a player using ...

The third edition of the “Naqla” school chess project concluded with the participation of 102 students from 16 primary schools, highlighting growing inter ...