In the game of chess, every single move contributes to the overall outcome. All 16 pawns—the queen, knights, bishops and others—provide unique value to a player. The queen is the most powerful piece ...

Chess is currently in the middle of its third boom in popularity in recent years. The ancient sport had its first popularity boom during COVID lockdowns when many people, including prominent streamers ...

Members of the UChicago Chess Club are making moves to help local kids learn the art of the game. Since January, they have been spending their Friday afternoons at Andrew Carnegie Elementary School ...

For a long time he stares at the board across from his opponent, without a timer and without saying a word. The only noises in the room are the rustling of Daniel’s synthetic pants and the heavy ...