The World Chess Federation (Fédération Internationale des Échecs, or FIDE) will induct five new members into the World Chess Hall of Fame this year. These honorees will be celebrated during the 2026 ...

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The winners of the 2026 U.S. National Championships pose at the awards ceremony at the Saint Louis Chess Club. From left are ...

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Chess, as a board game, is one of the most challenging and complex activities you can do in your free time or if you feel like having a duel with one of your colleagues or college mates. Fortunately, ...

The world's top chess player quit a major tournament in New York City after officials told him he couldn't wear jeans to compete. The 2024 events began on Thursday. Carlsen arrived at Friday's events ...

World chess number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he could not carry on playing while wearing jeans. The chess great had been defending his titles at the Fide World ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Magnus Carlsen has a vision to transform the ancient game of chess. The grandmaster, a contender to be the ...

The World Chess Championship (WCC) is the most prestigious tournament in chess, where the best players compete for the title of World Chess Champion. It was first held in 1886, marking the beginning ...