The chess program Stockfish can crush Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, who is largely considered the greatest player in history. However, it cannot replace him. These super-strong platforms ...

Chess spread quickly through feudal Europe, far from its roots in sixth-century India. Here’s how the game of strategy kept the elite entertained.

Researchers are particularly excited about the newly discovered chess piece, which is about an inch and a half tall. University of Tübingen / Victor Brigola Researchers have discovered a small trove ...