FIDE campaigned for the faster formats of the game - rapid and blitz chess - to be included on the programme in the French capital. They were unsuccessful as organisers put forward breakdancing, sport ...

Russia are banned, China are absent, the US favourites hope to hold off India, while Ukraine could spring a surprise England hope to medal for the first time since 1990, but will probably have to ...

World Champion Vishwanathan Anand on Thursday said his next target is to win the Linares Chess Championship to be held in February next year. Addressing the gathering on the occasion of the launch of ...

The chess enthusiast has been taking on different opponents as he plays chess in the heart of Times Square in New York City, United States, to raise funds for the education of underprivileged African ...