New research using chess960 shows that changing the starting layout can rebalance chess and alter how difficult early ...

If they’re being honest, chess players will admit that their cherished game can be unbelievably boring. People who have been playing for years keep repeating moves they have made over and over again ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On Sunday, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) crowned US ...

This shift marks one of the most significant structural changes to professional chess in decades.