How a random chess variant won over the world’s best players
The majestic Weissenhaus estate has been owned by nobles, survived a devastating fire and hosted world leaders. Its striking ...
The Gambit in Chess: A Bold and Adventurous Move
A Bold and Adventurous Move . In the profound world of chess, the term "gambit" is filled with mystery and charm. Gambits represent a bold opening strategy wh ...
Researcher brings nearly extinct Malay chess game back from checkmate
Dr Mohd Hasanuddin Mohd Yusof spent six years researching across the region to revive this nearly lost Malay chess tradition ...
2025 Ningbo Year Chess Competition: A Perfect Combination of Wisdom and Culture
Year chess is one of the four chess variants deeply embedded in Chinese culture, and it was invented in 2022 by the Ningbo Chinese Character Application Research Institute. This variant brilliantly ...
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Historical Researcher Revives Nearly Extinct Malay Chess Game
While modern chess is widely known and played around the world, few may realise that the Malay community also has its own traditional board game, which has been popular and culturally embedded for ...
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Chess at Esports World Cup 2025: Who are the players, which teams are competing, what is the prize money and format details
Ten esports teams have already entered the chess arena, with Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi signing with esports side Gen ...