Garry Kasparov’s famous quote, “Chess is life in miniature.” maintains its relevance because just as life occurs in stages, so does chess. Understanding what each stage represents will help us adjust ...

Several months ago, I received a text from my friend Giulia with news that every former musical theater nerd yearns to hear: ...

IRVINE – Understanding chess is like learning how to think, Dewain Barber says. Chess can develop your mind by teaching how to plan ahead, and knowing that the decisions you make can often lead to ...

One afternoon in the spring of 2000, the Dutch grandmaster Paul van der Sterren’s phone rang. On the other end of the line was Sytze Faber, a member of the board of the Dutch Chess Federation. Shortly ...

Understanding how Champion, Challenger, and Survivor mindsets influence decisions can transform your game and unlock your true potential on the board During a recent tournament game, I accepted a draw ...

Improve your chess game with effective strategies and insights designed to help you increase your chess elo. The video provides valuable tips for enhancing your skills and understanding of the game. # ...

All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Sanjay Kapoor and Secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Government on Saturday. The MoU was signed ...

A few days ago, D Gukesh, part of the Indian team for the Olympiad, breached the Elo rating of 2700. Here's a brief explainer on how Elo came to being, why it's important and how some of us could have ...

In a chat with TOI on Monday, five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand revealed how Karjakin was pleased with his victory over Praggu at the Aeroflot Open blitz meet in Moscow earlier this year.