Chess is one of the oldest games in history. Played by everyone from ancient kings to today’s online players, the game is enjoyed by millions. Countries like Russia have always viewed chess as a way ...

Artificial intelligence has become so good at chess that its only competition now comes from other computer programs. Indeed, a human hasn’t defeated a machine in a chess tournament in 15 years. But a ...

Handenur Şahin is a chess player, motivational speaker and change-maker. The 23-year-old, who was born with spinal muscular atrophy, has been playing chess for 13 years and has won several accolades ...

The future of chess in Saudi Arabia is in doubt after the country’s most senior cleric, the grand mufti Sheikh Abdul-Aziz al-Sheikh, said it was forbidden under Islam. Al-Sheikh told a television ...

International Chess Day, also sometimes known as World Chess Day, is observed on July 20 each year. Chess lovers worldwide celebrate their love of the game and engage in competitions and chess events.

There's nothing quite like the feeling of defeating a worthy opponent in a game of chess: the ultimate battle of the wits. Of course, it's not a feeling I have very often, since I'm not very good at ...