The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition ... The result was the creation of a 10+0 format, which would give both ...

World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory at the inaugural Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Even though he's always thinking four moves ahead, Marchand doesn't get too far ahead of himself and always respects his opponent. "In a game of chess, anything can happen. So you just can't ...