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

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of ...

The machine could defend its king and reach checkmate, although it could take up to 63 moves, and standard chess rules would call a draw on 50 moves without a capture or pawn move. In 1920 ...

It's not a massive mangled choose-your-own adventure through common openings made of if conditions: it follows the rules of chess and plays straightforward material-grabbing moves. So how are we ...

The world No. 1 cited lack of motivation when he announced in 2022 he would not defend his title. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PARIS : Magnus Carlsen feels he's still better than the young generation of chess players, but the Norwegian great is ruling out a comeback at the classical world championship. World number one ...

The 34-year-old will likely clash with some of the world’s best at the upcoming EWC, where chess will be played in a fast-paced Rapid format – which has the same rules as classical but players ...

Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Germany dealt a major blow to hopes of reconciliation ...