“An integral part of regular chess is that when you play, you spend hours preparing your opening strategy before the game,” Nakamura said. “But with Fischer Random … it’s a little bit ...

Gukesh started with the Berlin defense as black and Wesley decided to push for an advantage by not going for the traditional ...

The rapid growth of chess is leading to the proliferation of new formats, which is in turn creating a crowded year-long ...

Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh played out a draw in 41 moves in game 1 of the Women's Chess World Cup in Batumi, Georgia.

Chess is war on a board - a battle of wits, strategic dance moves, and Jedi-like foresight. And as with any great performance, everything depends on nailing that strong opening scene.

Viswanathan Anand became the World Champion for the first time in 2000 when he defeated Spanish Grandmaster Alexei Shirov for ...

The tie-breaker, which will be a series of shorter-duration games, will be played on Monday to determine the winner.

The 2025 World Schools Team Chess Championship has officially commenced in Washington, D.C., bringing together the most talented young chess players from across the globe. Supported by Freedom Holding ...