‘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 ...

Former Chess Champion Faces Ethics Complaint After a Grandmaster’s Death

The International Chess Federation filed the complaint against Vladimir Kramnik, a former world champion who had insinuated ...

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 ...