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The rook in question certainly wasn't the first chess piece ever created, but it may be the oldest found to date. John Peter Oleson Almost 30 years after its discovery, a small sandstone figurine ...

It was a move that changed everything. Ding Liren, the reigning world chess champion, played his rook to f2—a decision that would not only cost him the game but also his crown. Across the board, the ...

Magnus Carlsen is playing from an undisclosed tropical location this week as the 30-year-old world champion is in contention for another online success in the Airthings Masters and its $60,000 first ...

D Gukesh triumphed over Wei Yi in an intense six-hour game at the Chess Olympiad, giving India a crucial victory and maintaining their lead. This win also provides Gukesh with a psychological ...