The skill gap between a chess master and a casual player can be enormous, and it often shows within just a few moves. Masters recognize patterns instantly, develop pieces efficiently, and punish ...

In chess, faster decisions are on average of higher quality. This is the conclusion of a study that has just been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The team of ...

Last year, my son joined the middle school chess club and began using me, a total novice, as his sparring partner. In chess, a player can choose from one of 20 opening moves, including moving a knight ...