Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On Sunday, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) crowned US ...

When World Champion Magnus Carlsen accused a US player of cheating in a top-level event, the chess world was rocked by scandal. This week, organizers of the World Fischer Random are introducing new ...

India’s world No.4 in this interview says the Carlsen-backed format will grow in popularity in the coming years Bengaluru: Power struggles between the world chess governing body, Fide, and Magnus ...

Bobby Fischer may have been one of the most controversial figures in the world of chess, but his strongest legacy is turning out to be his idea for how the rules of the game should change. The former ...