Flank Pressure: Engines often push rook pawns (a- or h-) to provoke weaknesses, a tactic Carlsen now uses to unsettle opponents. This isn’t just about attack—it’s about forcing concessions, a lesson ...

Highlighting the appeal of chess for all, visiting Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand last week played against 19 children at the same time during an exhibition event in Nicosia.“Chess is like a ...

President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the entire state ...

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram as the two stayed a full point ahead ...

The Indian prodigy captured the pawn with gxh6, accepting a weakened kingside in return for potential counterplay. Keymer’s rook then moved to h6, seizing control of the open h-file for an attack ...

marvelling at Fischer’s great chess vision. Even the churlish Fischer was moved, and said that Spassky was “a true sportsman”. In spite of his position of privilege and power as world champion, ...

This massive shop in Quechee, Vermont, is filled with rare vintage pieces and hidden gems that make every visit an adventure! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to the greatest show ...

The self-destruction of the Austrian army in 1788 caused Austria to lose the Battle of Karansebes to the Turks. Karansebes is ...

In football, the old adage is that a great defense wins championships. The Philadelphia Eagles won last month’s Super Bowl with great defense. This is in the tradition other champions, ...

“When I hear news like this, I feel like we are kind of like pawns on a chess board.” Young’s business features wines from Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and Slovenia. “Lots of Europe ...

HONG KONG, March 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - CK Hutchison’s (0001.HK), opens new tab shareholders must be hoping the conglomerate boasts some great chess players in its top ranks. Just two ...