Learn how to play chess properly with this beginner's guide. This video covers chess basics, including the chessboard setup, how the pieces move, and key concepts such as attack, defense, and vision.

Fritz 9 is the latest version of the superpowered chess engine that was able to defeat Garry Kasparov, one of the world's best players. If that sounds like a challenge you're up to then Fritz 9 won't ...

Since the 18th century, people have been fascinated by the idea of machines that could play chess against humans. With the advent of the digital electronic computer in the mid-20th century, that dream ...

When you visit the History of Computer Chess exhibit at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, the first machine you see is “The Turk.” In 1770, a Hungarian engineer and diplomat ...

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If you're a Harry Potter fan who has dreamed of being able to play a game of wizard's chess — or if you're just a fan of playing chess in general — but your friends aren't always willing to play (for ...