Chess has enjoyed a sharp rise in popularity in the 2020s. The spike began during COVID lockdowns and increased when Chess.com created its first PogChamps tournament on Twitch in 2020, which proved ...

Learning chess openings isn't about memorizing endless lines — it's about understanding ideas, plans, and how to adapt. From classics like the Ruy Lopez to creative surprises like the Bird’s Opening, ...

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 ...