In Dan Starbuck Pelletier’s program, the only kings and pawns in the room move on a black-and-white checkerboard. The playing field that exists outside the room is leveled to make way for the world’s ...

Master tactics in chess are not limited to traditional gameplay, but can also be a powerful ally in competitive titles, especially in the eSports and online chess scene. Want to know more about this ...

Maurice Ashley, who became the first Black chess grandmaster in 1999, is using the game of chess to teach life lessons. Ashley fell in love with chess as a 14-year-old high school student after ...

What happens when you try a completely unconventional chess opening? The “Alien Gambit” promises chaos, aggression, and unexpected positions right from the start. At first, it feels creative and even ...

Every Tuesday, the lunch tables at my son’s school are packed with kids, their shoulders hunched over game boards, deep in thought. There are no video monitors. Not an electronic cable to be found.