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

It’s also well-known that playing as white offers at least a slight (but sometimes decisive) advantage during any given match. Amid decades of discussion and chess theory into the subject, the ...

If they’re being honest, chess players will admit that their cherished game can be unbelievably boring. Ever since my Uncle Jerry used to annihilate me when I was 9 years old, I realized that in chess ...

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 ...

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 ...