The new queen changed chess from a leisurely domestic pursuit to a tactical struggle where male egos were embroiled in what became a measure of intellectual prowess. “Chess became thoroughly ...

After the Second World War, the Soviet School of Chess took over and dominated from the late 1950s to 1960s. This was characterized by a fast-paced, dynamic, and daring style of play.

On being in Valencia during the city’s celebration to mark 550 years of modern chess and catching up with grandmaster ...

Chess Queen At 22, Jennifer Shahade is the strongest American-born woman chess player ever. Paul Hoffman August 2003. Get our newsletter! Get ... But change was slow: ...

Chess is more than just a game; it is an art and a science. It requires a strategic mind, patience, and an impeccable memory. The game of kings makes you look like an emperor if you’re good at ...

Kasparov moved his knight out on the board, and Deep Blue responded with its queen’s pawn, which developed into a set of moves known as the Réti opening. ... The Chess Move That Changed History.