Flank Pressure: Engines often push rook pawns (a- or h-) to provoke weaknesses, a tactic Carlsen now uses to unsettle opponents. This isn’t just about attack—it’s about forcing concessions, a lesson ...

Now, the magic of 3D printing has allowed [Works By Design] to change the game by making pawns that can automatically transform themselves into queens. Inspired by a CGI transforming chess piece ...

As with all examples in Chess, the same concepts will apply for ... Only if Black’s ‘h’ pawn gets exchanged, or moves from the ‘h’ file, or is captured, can White’s forces exploit ...

Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram came out as joint-leaders after the end of Round 4.

While chess is often considered a serious game, it can also be fun and artistic. The World Chess Hall of Fame’s new exhibit, Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets, on view January 30 through ...