The pinnacle of chess has weathered its fair share of controversies in recent years, including a cheating dustup, geopolitical tension, and players’ bizarre complaints about creaky floors. But this ...

Chess is one of those games that are easy to learn and but difficult (or impossible) to master. Its rules are fairly simple, but devising optimal strategies and planning multiple moves at the same ...

There have been many great chess players in the world and the answer to who is the greatest chess player is subjective. There is no denying the fact that some names have time and again shown up in ...

Thanks to the Netflix series Queen's Gambit, along with popular streamers like Gothamchess and Hikaru Nakamura, Chess has enjoyed a sharp rise in popularity in recent years. Consequently, the World ...

Chess is an intimidating game, but choosing the right set for you doesn't have to be. Home and competition chess sets for beginners You can find bargain basement sets at just about any department or ...

Lauren Ro is interested in baby gear (she’s a new mom) and the ins-and-outs of decorating a home. Prior to the Strategist, she was a writer at Curbed, and before that was Wes Anderson’s assistant.

Discover India's impressive journey in the FIDE Chess Olympiad, including their best finishes and top players for 2026.