Framed as a sports tale, “Queen of Chess,” directed by Rory Kennedy, recounts the life of Judit Polgar, who battled sexism as much as rival players. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for ...

At a private home in Park City, Utah, Alec Baldwin sat across a chess board from Judit Polgár – he sighted, she blindfolded. Despite the visual disadvantage, it didn’t take long for Polgár to ...

There has been no shortage of media exploring the cinematic potential of chess, from “Queen of Katwe” to “Pawn Sacrifice.” Still, few have demonstrated the intensity of the sport more than director ...

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NEW YORK — If you step on glass in Midtown Manhattan, consider that the stars of “Chess” may have shattered any in earshot of the Imperial Theatre. As sung by Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas ...

Chess's international governing body said Tuesday that it filed a complaint against former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik after he leveled unproven allegations of cheating against fellow ...

Naroditsky died suddenly at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte Chess Center, where Naroditsky was a beloved figure and instructor, announced his death on October 20. "It is with ...

Daniel Naroditsky, a chess grandmaster who started as a child prodigy and quickly became one of the most influential American voices in the sport, died Monday. He was 29. The Charlotte Chess Center in ...

Daniel Naroditsky, an American chess grandmaster who attracted a massive online following through his livestreamed play and accessible teachings, has died at 29. The Charlotte Chess Center, a chess ...

(L-R) Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele in “Chess” on Broadway, 2025 (Credit: Matthew Murphy) “Chess” will play on Broadway longer than originally announced. The Michael Mayer-directed musical revival will ...

This dessert is proof that simple can be best. If you've had a slice of chess pie, you know the majesty that is a "chess" dessert: a buttery, creamy custard sits in a delicate and flaky crust. Each ...