In the game of chess, a rook can move as many spaces as it can in one direction. Or, it can sit stone-still and guard the pieces around it, potentially holding its ground for an entire match — or ...

With a tense draw lasting four hours and 45 moves, Magnus Carlsen on Friday began the latest defense of his World Chess Championship title. The Norwegian grandmaster has been No. 1 in the world for a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Over 900 students, kindergarten through 12th grade, convened at the Oregon Convention Center on Friday for the Chess for Success 50th Annual State Chess Tournament. In an ...

Witness an amazing chess tactic as I execute a double rook and queen sacrifice in a single move! ♟️🔥 Perfect for chess enthusiasts looking to learn aggressive strategies and mind-blowing combinations ...

Chess is making a comeback as one of the hottest activities sweeping high schools and the internet. The wave of interest was fueled at the start of the pandemic by new faces, influencers and culture ...