Soviet, non-Westerner who dared to take on the established seat of authority in the sport, and succeeded in toppling it.

It’s a trend that could stem from an overemphasis on winning at all costs, said Rob McKenna, Ferguson’s Republican ...

Lou Yuxin has a new piece of decor in her home: a gold medal from the 45th Chess Olympiad. At 12, Yuxin is the youngest ...

Irene Fei isn't like most her age. The 11-year-old is currently the No. 1 rated women's chess player and the 15th overall ...

The next generation of chess stars have been benefitting from the wisdom of the game's sharpest minds. The west is home to ...

Thomas Li, a senior at The Wheatley School, is a chess candidate master, and current president of CHESSanity, documenting the ...

When Bristy Mukherjee, a champion in all India women’s Rapid Chess event, touched the feet of Magnus Carlsen for a traditional pronam on Sunday, it must have been a culture shock for the ace. However, ...

Femi Otedola (CFR), is an exemplar of this ideology; an entrepreneurial maven and quintessential businessman—a renowned ...

Magnus Carlsen showed his magic on Thursday to secure victories against S L Narayanan, Wesley So and Arjun Erigaisi to claim ...

The debate over the principles of sound chess play has been an enjoyable conversation that’s been going on for centuries. A ...

AFTER the smoke cleared on the final rounds of the Absolute (Men’s) and Women’s Jamaica Chess Championships last Sunday, two ...

GUERNSEY’S International Chess Festival has had its first local champion. Arita Strade won the local tournament and also ...