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.

Murugan, who began playing chess in 2014, was inspired to write “Legal Attack” after struggling to find a chess guide that was both tailored toward beginners and expansive in scope.

It was a new concept in learning chess for beginners. The program originally appeared in 2003 and was sold on a CD-ROM under the title of "Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster." ...

Huge turn out for Dubai Chess club’s initiative to encourage sport in grassroot level Dubai: Emirati youngster Darmaki Latifah emerged as the champion in the third edition of the Dubai Chess and ...

Duolingo’s chess course will take users, who can range from complete novices to those with a solid understanding of how to play, through its gamified exercises to become better game players. The ...

Chess has an undeniable mystique. You've seen it in the movies: Xavier vs. Magneto; Holmes vs. Moriarty; Frank vs. HAL. No dice, no random deal of cards, just mortal enemies locked in a war of ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Research shows that playing chess makes you smarter. Now, a local teenager is working to improve the lives of underprivileged children by teaching them chess.

If you already have a chess board and don’t want to spring for the beginner’s set, try playing first with just the pawns. Let them get used to how pawns can move and capture.