Corrected: A previous version of this article referenced the International Chess Federation acronym as ICF. The acronym is FIDE. There are 25 million kids worldwide who play chess competitively, ...

In life, just like in chess, every move matters. A single decision can set off a chain reaction, leading you closer to success or trapping you in setbacks. While grandmasters spend years mastering the ...

Jackie Miller sticks out like a queen among kings. She is the only girl of about 25 kids who play chess at long tables in a room at the Augusta County Library. But Miller, 13, of Waynesboro, is no ...

In the age of social media where attention spans are getting shorter, Chess can be a powerful tool for nurturing a child’s mind. Among other qualities, Chess develops patience, concentration, pattern ...

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 ...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of people’s interests online, whether that’s playing Dungeons & Dragons over Zoom or taking virtual workout classes. But at least one of these interests, online ...

If you are taking your first steps in chess, you will need a book for beginners. Time-tested classics are Emanuel Lasker’s “How to play Chess” and Ilya Maizelis’s “Chess”. Lots of letters? Then start ...

Explore engaging mini-games, children's books, and cross-disciplinary learning to introduce chess to young minds—no screen required! In the age of social media where attention spans are getting ...