In the game of chess, every single move contributes to the overall outcome. All 16 pawns—the queen, knights, bishops and others—provide unique value to a player. The queen is the most powerful piece ...

COUNCIL, Idaho — The elementary school at the edge of this rural town has a playground that boasts little more than a swing set. That’s no problem — the hot new game is inside. Chess, once used as a ...

Dennis J. Carroll Kian Morgan, 7, of Taos sat on the bleachers next to his mom Monday licking his wounds and the icing on a consolation chocolate cupcake after being quickly dispatched to the ...

Chess, a game that can be traced back at least 1,500 years, is suddenly one of the coolest games topping wish lists this holiday season and retailers are struggling to keep it in stock. The game’s ...