Category: Chess

An interview with GM Kevin Goh Wei Ming on the transformative power of chess in prisons Chess has long been revered for its ability to stimulate the mind, foster critical thinking, and cultivate strategic decision-making. But now, this ancient game is finding a new purpose within the walls of prisons, as a tool for rehabilitation…

Gaines receives criticism on social media for claiming trans women have an advantage in chess and advocating for their exclusion from women’s events. Former US college swimmer Riley Gaines has come under fire for her recent comments on social media, where she claimed that trans women have an advantage in chess and advocated for their…

The dispute between Hikaru Nakamura and Vladimir Kramnik highlights the clash between traditionalists and digital-savvy players in the chess community Hikaru Nakamura, the top-ranked US chess player, has recently found himself at the center of a controversy in the chess world. After going on an unbeaten 46-match streak in an online competition, Nakamura faced accusations…

Nakamura takes a stand against Vladimir Kramnik’s controversial accusations and calls for evidence-based claims. Chess Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura finds himself embroiled in a heated controversy after fellow Grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik accused him of cheating in a cryptic profile update on Chess.com. The allegations came shortly after Nakamura set a new blitz rating record on the…

Taras Yoom’s visionary creation breathes new life into the game of chess, merging art and strategy in a limited edition collection. Chess, a game renowned for its intellectual depth, has long been a source of inspiration for storytelling. Its characters and strategies mirror the complexities of human existence. Now, artist Taras Yoom takes chess to…

Sharath Radhakrishnan, the number one chess player in the 10 and under category, is making waves in the chess world with his exceptional skills and determination. In the quiet town of Westlake, Ohio, a 10-year-old boy named Sharath Radhakrishnan is capturing the attention of the chess community. Starting his journey at the tender age of…

Computer scientists at Google DeepMind have developed a diversified AI system that can solve complex chess puzzles, revealing new possibilities for creative problem-solving in artificial intelligence. When the pandemic forced people into their homes, computer scientist Tom Zahavy rediscovered his love for chess. Intrigued by the challenges presented by chess puzzles, Zahavy began exploring the…