Chess is more than just a game; it’s a powerful brain-developing activity that sharpens a child’s mind and builds essential ...

The Wellsville Carnegie Public Library has purchased teaching chess sets to help youth learn to play chess. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt) WELLSVILLE — Due to the demand of area youth wanting to ...

Fun and free online games for kids are a great way for kids to stay connected with friends and family who live far away. These games make it easy for children to engage in educational and entertaining ...

Photographed against the Kansas City skyline, David Pentimone designed his own chess set based on the New York City skyline. A few years ago, he began working on a Kansas City-inspired set. From clubs ...

Your guide to getting started with chess, and the New York Times chess puzzle. By Isaac Aronow Chess is an ancient game that traces its roots back to India. Some strategies in today’s top tournaments ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. When Covid-19 sent people home in early 2020, the computer scientist Tom Zahavy rediscovered chess. He had played as a kid and had ...