Over the centuries, chess – which has its roots in military strategy – has become a symbol of geopolitical competition made peaceful. The game’s first incarnation has been traced back to 6th ...

"Life isn’t chess, a game of perfect information, one that can in theory be 'solved.' It's poker, a game where you're trying ...

A timeless game of intellect and strategy, chess continues to inspire players of all ages. National Chess Day celebrates this ...

The chessboards themselves became symbols of greater battles. One table was dedicated to the memory of Maj. Yehuda Natan Cohen, a chess player who fell in Gaza. His friends gathered around ...

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THE potential of chess in Pakistan has remained untapped, both for the devel-opment of our youth and for enhancing our image on the international stage. In an age where countries like India are ...

A Romanian chess grandmaster was expelled from a national-level competition after being accused of using a mobile device during play, organizers announced on Monday. Kirill Shevchenko, currently ...

Although Boston meteorologist Dan Leonard beat out nearly 9,000 registered treasure hunters to locate a 24-karat gold statue ...

The researchers’ findings also shed some light on the symbols’ enigmatic purpose. Located 50 kilometers (31 miles) inland from Peru’s south coast, the huge symbols were found in the desert ...

SINGAPORE: Minutes before their first international chess tournament on Tuesday (Oct 8), Singapore’s eight representatives receive instructions from grandmaster Kevin Goh. “Don’t tense up ...

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's young chess players for their historic achievements at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Both men's and women's teams clinched their maiden gold ...