A Bold and Adventurous Move . In the profound world of chess, the term "gambit" is filled with mystery and charm. Gambits represent a bold opening strategy wh ...

the Pawn can only move one square diagonally. They can never move backward. Parents can also take the help of various software and apps to teach their children the fundamentals of chess.

In football, the old adage is that a great defense wins championships. The Philadelphia Eagles won last month’s Super Bowl with great defense. This is in the tradition other champions, ...

The French Defence is thought to date back centuries but takes its name from a game played by correspondence between the Paris and London chess clubs in 1834. In response to white’s first move of a ...

While chess is often considered a serious game, it can also be fun and artistic. The World Chess Hall of Fame’s new exhibit, Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets, on view January 30 through ...