In the game of chess, every single move contributes to the overall outcome. All 16 pawns—the queen, knights, bishops and others—provide unique value to a player. The queen is the most powerful piece ...

Chess is currently in the middle of its third boom in popularity in recent years. The ancient sport had its first popularity boom during COVID lockdowns when many people, including prominent streamers ...

It’s a stalemate instead of checkmate as the world’s two chess champions vie for international dominance in a series of rapid-fire games, some with mere seconds to make each move. Facing off are the ...