In April, at the age of 26, I learned how to play chess. I’d never played before, but I always thought it looked fun. I thought I’d never be able to understand the game in its full complexity, but I ...

Corrected: A previous version of this article referenced the International Chess Federation acronym as ICF. The acronym is FIDE. There are 25 million kids worldwide who play chess competitively, ...

You followed Beth Harmon’s rise to prominence in The Queen’s Gambit and made an account on Chess.com, but you just can’t wrap your head around the game at a fundamental level, let alone play like a ...

Netflix’s period-piece chess drama The Q ueen’s Gambit has made waves since premiering on October 23; as of press time, it's the most watched series on the streaming service. There’s a wonderful meta ...

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Online chess coaching has grown into a global phenomenon, offering players of all skill levels access to expert instruction without geographical limits. In 2025, a wealth of digital platforms will ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. International Master Awonder Liang considers his next move against fellow International Master Michael Brown (not pictured), of ...

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