Round one of the FIDE Candidates 2026, which will determine the challenger for the World Championship, saw Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeat higher-ranked Anish Giri to begin his campaign on a high.

The FIDE Candidates 2026 will tee off on Sunday in Cyprus, with the tournament set to determine the challengers for the world chess titles. Here is all you need to know about FIDE Candidates 2026. It ...

Ludus Latrunculi board, an ancient Roman strategy game. Credit: Raimundo Pastor / CC BY-SA 4.0 Archaeologists in southern Russia have uncovered the remains of a 3,000 BC board game that may represent ...

In southern Russia, archaeologists have uncovered an ancient board game that may hold the key to the origins of chess. Archaeologists working in southern Russia have uncovered an ancient board game ...

An engineer has gone viral after creating a ruthless version of chess that literally punishes players with electric shocks when they make mistakes. The project, shown in a viral Instagram video, ...

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In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Chess or Board Game Arena rating system, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy ...

President Donald Trump’s bold decision to capture, arrest and bring Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro to trial for drug-related offenses is far bigger than Operation Absolute Resolve itself. It ...

A bizarre custom chess set commissioned by late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has come to light, featuring the disgraced financier and nine attractive young women striking suggestive poses as ...