“If your pawn game is good, you can do so much.” So teaches Edward Trimble during an afterschool program he runs through his nonprofit S.P.O.R.T. Academy, which brought together dozens of young ...

Your guide to getting started with chess, and the New York Times chess puzzle. By Isaac Aronow Chess is an ancient game that traces its roots back to India. Some strategies in today’s top tournaments ...

Kids, teens, kings, and knights filled the multi-purpose room at Taylor Elementary School on Saturday during this year's Scholastic Chess Tournament. The event— hosted by SLO Chess Club— invited kids ...