Chess is currently in the middle of its third boom in popularity in recent years. The ancient sport had its first popularity boom during COVID lockdowns when many people, including prominent streamers ...

Checkmate! Chess at the Norton Simon Museum is all about chess appreciation, as well as the chance to sit across from a friend or someone you just met while showing off your skills.

By the time Orrin C. Hudson — better known as “Checkmate” — started talking about chess, it became clear that the game was only part of the story. For Hudson, every move on the chessboard represents ...

In the game of chess, every single move contributes to the overall outcome. All 16 pawns—the queen, knights, bishops and others—provide unique value to a player. The queen is the most powerful piece ...