KANYARUCHINYA, Congo — Children sit on the dirt, their clothes ragged and torn, their shoes punctured with holes, but their eyes bright and fixed on what’s playing out in front of them. In a corner of ...

Maurice Ashley knows chess, and he enthusiastically shares that knowledge with kids who want to learn. Inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame, and the first Black person to earn the title of ...

Chess is more than just a game; it’s a powerful brain-developing activity that sharpens a child’s mind and builds essential life skills. As children navigate a world filled with distractions, chess ...

Byram resident Vicki Camacho is about to capture the king. More than six year after she first came up with the idea, Camacho will see her dream of producing a children's TV series that teaches the ...

Debsie launches a nationwide online Chess Course for kids aged 5–15, combining fun, expert-led lessons with life skills like focus, confidence, and problem-solving—all from the comfort of home. Debsie ...

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Corrected: A previous version of this article referenced the International Chess Federation acronym as ICF. The acronym is FIDE. There are 25 million kids worldwide who play chess competitively, ...

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Chess advocate and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has called for greater inclusion of children with disabilities in educational and cognitive development programmes, describing chess ...

Fun and free online games for kids are a great way for kids to stay connected with friends and family who live far away. These games make it easy for children to engage in educational and entertaining ...

Games don’t make you smarter, but they can support your brain, regardless of your age. Different games sharpen different ...