Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore ...

On Thursday, for the first time, people incarcerated in a state prison in Minnesota played in an official chess tournament. Organizers and prison officials — and the people playing — say the game ...

Divya Deshmukh overcame a disruptive wedding reception and defeated Nurgyul Salimova at the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Pune.

In an increasingly competitive job market, activities that provide any kind of “advantage” are highly sought after. And what if we told you that video games are among those activities? During the ...

Hikaru Nakamura was steering Game 1 of his blockbuster showdown with Magnus Carlsen towards a draw when his decision to ...

World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory at the inaugural Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

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Magnus Carlsen holds Hikaru Nakamura to a draw in Game 2 of their blockbuster final to defeat the American GM 1.5-0.5 and win ...

In a world filled with sketchy stratagems and bad moves in every direction, the grandmasters of chess stand apart. There are fewer than 2,000 grandmasters worldwide. They play the “royal game” at the ...

Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, added another triumph to his illustrious career on Monday when he won the Paris leg of the $3.75mn Freestyle Grand Slam by defeating his old rival and world No 2, the ...

Hassabis began playing chess at four years old — by the age of 13, he'd reportedly already achieved master status. Still, for Hassabis, less interesting than the game were the workings of the ...

Versatility is a key trait the Packers prioritize in any NFL player, and Simmons embodies it. He can contribute across ...