Considering its formalization in medieval Europe, chess has some unexpected quirks. The pieces are named for positions in the ...
World chess champion Magnus Carlsen dropped out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championships on Dec. 27 because he refused to ...
The diversion of chess is a masterclass in technique, prescience and adaptability—qualities that are essential for victory in ...
The opening day of the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York witnessed a rare and bizarre end to a game because of a ...
A well-prepared Gukesh had all the advantage in game 13 but one slight misjudgment meant Ding defended his way back for a ...
You’re at an immediate disadvantage in fast-moving “bullet” chess games, for example, because not only do you have to move you own pieces on the board, but your opponent’s. That extra ...