Discover a brilliant chess game by Wilhelm Steinitz, the first World Chess Champion, featuring sharp tactics, bold sacrifices ...

The game of chess can be a metaphor for life. In November of 2009, an eighteen year-old named Magnus Carlsen of Norway became the youngest No. 1 chess player in the game’s history. There are many ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Rockville Centre Public Library’s Checkmate Chess Club is helping young players develop strategy, patience and critical-thinking skills through weekly lessons, matches and mentorship from coaches ...