Corrected: A previous version of this article referenced the International Chess Federation acronym as ICF. The acronym is FIDE. There are 25 million kids worldwide who play chess competitively, ...

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.

If you've been meaning to learn how to play chess, or if you want a fun way to practice, GoChess might just be your best bet. Chess is having something of a renaissance at the moment, with many new ...

Every year on 20 July is World Chess Day, but it's about much more than just playing the board game. It's been celebrated since 1966, after being set up by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) ...

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Armenia is making chess compulsory in schools, but could mandatory study of a board game really help children's academic performance and behaviour? Every child aged six or over in Armenia is now ...

How does a woman excel in the ruthlessly competitive, male-dominated world of chess? Two outstanding players share their perspectives. This story is from Chess Grandmasters, an episode of The ...