Plus, his sister's connection with the show, and more things to know.

Fame, glory, and cold hard cash are on the line this week at an elite level of competition: the 2026 American Cup at the Saint Louis Chess Club. “It’s the crème de la crème of the American chess world ...

A large entry of local players took part in an enjoyable, exciting and interesting day of chess.

A new book by Jordan Himelfarb follows the game’s rising young players, including the reigning world champion Gukesh ...

As far as chess tournaments go, the Louisiana State Championship and Iowa Open are not what you would describe as big-time events. The highest-ranked players from either event last year didn't even ...

Children from New York schools are consistently winning national chess championships, and programs dedicated to teaching ...

The ugly side of chess is pored over in this Netflix documentary, looking at how lurid online gossip led to a lawsuit, conspiracy theories and a bitter rivalry. Sadly, there’s little new here ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Netflix’s smash 2020 miniseries The Queen’s Gambit told a fictional tale of how Beth Harmon, a chess ...

A three-time National Chess Champion breaks down what playing chess against LLMs can teach us.

Discover Chennai's thriving chess community at Anna Nagar Tower Park, where players connect over friendly matches and ...