My research shows that chess created a space in which players – regardless of their skin colour – could engage as equals.

Good eye,” said Chris Hinkle, when his chess opponent, 11-year-old Aaron Benz of Burlington, captured his knight. “It was ...

Watch a spontaneous blindfolded chess game between a 1200-rated beginner and a 2200-rated expert. Can the beginner survive, ...

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Normally, when you hear chess club, you think of a meetup at the library, a school club or even the park. At Sison Tacos, located at 601 Franklin Ave., customers can experience a night of chess for ...

Levy Rozman wrote a book that introduces infants to the chess board. But he doesn't just want parents to teach their kids the game. Here's why he thinks chess should be required in every classroom.

Casual players don’t really think much about their board. If it is square and both sets of pieces are black and white, you can play. Professional players have a different strategy for their equipment.

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As popular as the game of chess is, it has one massive flaw. This being that it requires two participants, which can be a challenge. Although playing chess on a computer against an AI has been a thing ...

The makers of a smart Rubik's Cube-like puzzle have upped the ante with their game technology with a special-edition Harry Potter-themed chess board, complete with character pieces. But can AI help ...

Penned by the director together with Lynn Kucharczyk, the screenplay centres on an introverted but highly functional 26-year-old vampire called Monia. Her job in a care home allows her to feed on ...

Online matches are gaining popularity, but chess club is all about the thrill of good old-fashioned board play. On a Wednesday night in July, chess boards and timers crowd tables at Ladybird Grove & ...