Oslo (AFP) – The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but on Wednesday both backed a new world championship concept that sets ...

American chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura threw his beaten opponent's king into the crowd after clinching a 5-0 win for the United States over India in Texas. Other leading players accused Nakamura ...

When you hear the word vitamin, B6 might not be the first that comes to mind. Though this nutrient plays a surprisingly pivotal role in keeping your body in balance. From mood and brain function to ...

If you’ve heard anything about the ’80s musical “Chess,” it’s probably this: catchy songs, nonsensical story. Clearly, they know the challenge ahead as a fresh take on “Chess” opens this month at New ...

Talk about playing the long game! The cult musical “Chess” — which had only 68 regular performances on Broadway before closing in 1988 but spawned a hit soundtrack by two members of ABBA — is making a ...

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As far as chess tournaments go, the Louisiana State Championship and Iowa Open are not what you would describe as big-time events. The highest-ranked players from either event last year didn't even ...

Hikaru Nakamura is strategically playing in weaker tournaments to maintain his high rating and secure a spot in the World Chess Championship Candidates Tournament. While other aspirants compete in ...

Chess.com discloses June 2025 cyberattack which exposed data of 4,541 users Hackers exploited a vulnerable third-party file transfer tool; core systems weren’t breached No logins or payment data were ...

I’m embarrassed to admit this in my mid-forties, but I’ve never understood chess well enough to play a full game. My son and daughter both learned how to play in elementary school. I was glad they had ...

Bodhana Sivanandan won the 2025 British Chess Championships in Liverpool. A 10-year-old girl who started playing chess five years ago has made history by defeating a grandmaster, according to the ...