In Dan Starbuck Pelletier’s program, the only kings and pawns in the room move on a black-and-white checkerboard. The playing field that exists outside the room is leveled to make way for the world’s ...

A casual game turns into a learning moment when a chess grandmaster steps in. Instead of flashy tactics, the lesson comes through quiet moves, timing, and understanding the position. Small details ...

The newest festival to hit New Orleans is dedicated to one of the oldest games: chess. Long a storied city in chess, New Orleans was home to 19th-century chess genius Paul Morphy, and today it boasts ...