Safety first as Chess World Cup semifinals open with two tense draws

Chess World Cup semifinals opened with cautious play, resulting in draws for both matches. Uzbek childhood friends Sindarov ...
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Chess tourney organizer on the lookout for young championship talent in South Dakota

Wooden Legs Brewing Company in Brookings. Jim Perry, a U.S. Chess Federation certified tournament director living in Wolsey, ...

Chess World Cup: Arjun Erigaisi is fast but Chinese rival forces quick draw

In a nail-biting World Cup quarterfinal, Indian chess sensation Erigaisi Arjun held his ground against China's Wei Yi, ...

“Chess” review: The infamous Broadway flop attempts to shed its checkered past with a powerhouse cast

Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher headline the Cold War musical about two warring chess champions.

Chess boxers fight to win by hook or by rook

Chess boxing got its start in a graphic novel. Now actual competitors fight for knockouts and checkmates. Russia has ...

11 interesting facts to know about NBA star Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson is more than a sharpshooter. From boat life to chess, discover 11 facts that show why he is one of the NBA’s ...

A play-by-play look at how Fernando Mendoza conducted IU's game-winning drive at Penn State

A 10-play, 80-yard drive was needed for IU to keep its unbeaten season alive. Mendoza threw for 87 yards, survived mistakes and created memories for many.