‘Chess is simple, you just play the best move; politics can be trickier’

Loek van Wely discusses chess, politics, and the Global Chess League, reflecting on challenges and rising talents in the ...

Chess federation files complaint against ex-world champ who waged smear campaign against late US grandmaster Naroditsky

The complaint, submitted to the FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Commission, describes a “pattern of conduct over roughly two years ...

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa survives Daniil Dubov scare

Pragg’s 39th move mistake gave him a lost position, while Dubov’s reply — sacrificing queen — gave the Indian GM the chance ...

In Which Country Did Chess Originate?

Chess originated in India around the 6th century AD as the ancient game 'Chaturanga.' Learn how it spread to Persia and ...
Rogueliker

Below the Crown is a stylish puzzle rogue with a chess-powered theme, now in Early Access

Below the Crown is the next chess-themed rogue to make its move, and the Early Access launch has got off to a good start.
Capsule Computers

Chess Roguelite Below the Crown Casts Strategic Spells in Early Access Today

Team behind Duskers reimagines centuries-old tabletop game as a bold retro roguelike SAN MATEO, Calif. – Nov. 10, 2025 – Below the Crown, a love letter to chess, roguelikes, and dungeon crawlers from ...