Generations of shogi players have long accepted that moving first in the board game offers an advantage. But shogi-playing artificial intelligence programs have shown that gaining that initial edge ...

The World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries (WCHOF) today announced the 2026 U.S. and World Chess Hall of Fame inductees. Members of both Halls of Fame are chosen for their impact on the sport and ...

International Chess Day highlights how Trinityhouse Glenvista is equipping learners with critical thinking, resilience and ...

Race to build your retro rig, but keep an eye on your friends - they might be inflating the price of RAM behind your back.

There's a lot more that goes into reviews than you might think, and no matter what the story is behind these reviews, they ...

It is played across wooden tables in dimly lit rooms, community centers, and public parks—a war of pure intellect fought ...

With one second remaining on his opponent’s clock, Andy Woodward saw the opening he needed. His opponent made a hurried move that gave the 16-year-old McKinney grandmaster a winning position in the ...

From Chaturanga to world champions, India’s enduring love affair with the 64 squares is inspiring a new generation. July 20 is World Chess Day. It commemorates the founding of the International Chess ...

Discover how computers play chess, from the Mechanical Turk to advanced chess engines and their strategies against human opponents.

McKinney chess grandmaster Andy Woodward, 16, returns to St. Louis to defend his U.S. Junior Championship title after an undefeated run last year.

I have spent the last six weeks playing the Chessnut Evo every day. In that time, my Chess.com rating has crept from 380 to 470, my fiancée Jemma has played ...

The front page of the Deseret News in 1972, as Bobby Fischer won the World Chess Championship over Boris Spassky. There's nothing like a good chess match to heat up a Cold War. On July 11, 1972, the ...