Chess isn’t fair—so rearrange the pieces

It’s also well-known that playing as white offers at least a slight (but sometimes decisive) advantage during any given match ...
Popular Science

A simple rule variation could move chess out of a stalemate

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On Sunday, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) crowned US ...
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After opening game defeat, German second Vincent Keymer worked on opening variations

Vincent Keymer, a German Grandmaster, played a crucial role as Gukesh's openings specialist during the World Chess Championship in Singapore. Keymer's fresh ideas, particularly his analysis of the ...
Wired

Unorthodox Chess From an Odd Mind

Two dozen programmers from around the world have signed up to compete in Germany next month in the first computer chess tournament devoted to Chess960, a game variant invented by fugitive chess genius ...
Game Rant

Best Chess Openings Every Beginner Should Know

Chess has enjoyed a sharp rise in popularity in the 2020s. The spike began during COVID lockdowns and increased when Chess.com created its first PogChamps tournament on Twitch in 2020, which proved ...