Chess is war on a board - a battle of wits, strategic dance moves, and Jedi-like foresight. And as with any great performance, everything depends on nailing that strong opening scene. Those early ...

At the age of 12, Dr. Bei Zeng was already the top chess player in her province in China and a prodigy in a family deeply ...

"Chess is the least telegenic thing ever," said The Guardian, and BBC Two’s new elimination game show "Chess Masters: The Endgame" is "so dull it's almost unwatchable". Host Sue Perkins does her ...

Chess is a game of strategy, skill, and deep thinking. The world’s best players compete at the highest level, constantly ...

If you want to improve your chess abilities, here are five must-read books that will guide you towards becoming a better player. Read on to learn more.

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the ...