Magnus Carlsen's popularity remains undiminished in Norway, with many believing he is unbeatable on home turf, even as he ...

GCL, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, aims to bring fans together to witness the game in a never-seen-before avatar. The league features both male and female players in the same team, ...

At Norway Chess, Magnus Carlsen said he now prefers a steadier mix weighted towards rapid and blitz over the grind of classical chess. The top-ranked Norwegian also argued the sport needs faster, ...

The Global Chess League, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, today announced the list of Icon players for the second season to be held in London from 3rd to 12th October at Friends House.

Anybody who’s driven through the 1000 block of Decatur Street in the French Quarter in the past 42 years probably knows who Jude Acers is, even if they don’t know his name. He’s a fixture, a part of ...

Nigerian chess players have celebrated International Master Odion Aikhoje after he was unveiled as one of the country’s top 60 sports icons, as part of celebration of the country’s 60th Independence ...

World chess great Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he could not participate while wearing jeans. The Norwegian was defending his World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in ...