Two players stare intently at a board of 64 black and white squares. They are still except for a sudden grimace or the occasional twitch of an eyebrow. To casual observers, chess could seem boring. To ...

Chess is more than just a game; it’s a powerful brain-developing activity that sharpens a child’s mind and builds essential life skills. As children navigate a world filled with distractions, chess ...

It's chess tournament day at the Hosmer Library in south Minneapolis. It's the culmination of a 10-week session of a program designed to teach chess and build community. "P.L.E.D.G.E is protected, ...

KANYARUCHINYA, Congo — Children sit on the dirt, their clothes ragged and torn, their shoes punctured with holes, but their eyes bright and fixed on what’s playing out in front of them. In a corner of ...

CHENNAI, India – On a balmy morning last fall in the coastal Indian city of Chennai, dozens of fans perched on their seats as they watched an elite-level tournament unfold. Some shook their legs ...