Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On Sunday, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) crowned US ...

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

The first official FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship will take place in Weissenhaus, Germany, adding a new title to the ...

FIDE has announced the inaugural Freestyle Chess World Championship, taking place in Germany. The competition introduces the Fischer Random format on the world stage, involving eight competitors. A ...

I grew up in Russia, where chess was a spectator sport. Chess is almost as old as the New Testament and has only gone through minor changes over its long history. Chess has the longest recorded ...

When World Champion Magnus Carlsen accused a US player of cheating in a top-level event, the chess world was rocked by scandal. This week, organizers of the World Fischer Random are introducing new ...