There are more possible moves in a game of chess than there are atoms in the known universe. So how do computers, which are officially better chess players than humans now, know which moves to make ...

Fast chess rewards players who can make strong opening decisions quickly without falling into traps. Whether you prefer classical theory, aggressive repertoires, or the unpredictability of Chess960, ...

After six games, the 12-game World Chess Championship Match is now led, 4 games to 2, by 22-year-old Magnus Carlsen. If Anand manages to win two of the remaining six games, the championship will come ...

Alexandra Botez was sitting in her apartment on a recent Friday in front of three computer monitors, a webcam and a microphone — and losing at chess. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...