TakeTakeTake’s CEO sees the future of chess as a spectator sport—could he be right?
Having started out as a fantasy chess project, TakeTakeTake and its app have brought on board many of the biggest names in ...
Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era
Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World ...
Want to face Magnus Carlsen in online game? Here’s how
Five-time world champion and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen will play a one-off vote chess match in Freestyle format against the world, Chess.com, the online chess platform announced. Titled Magnus vs.
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Chess.com asks users to rename the bishop
On March 14, 2025, the account for Chess.com—a leading online chess game website—posted side-by-side images of black and white bishops with the prompt, “accepting new name ideas for this ...
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Chess Masters: The Endgame contestants and presenters unveil the secrets behind its timeless and universal appeal
It’s been over 30 years since chess was on our TV screens, and a lot has changed in that time. It’s gone from being a beloved board game to an online phenomenon. It’s also become sexy (thank ...
2223 Serie A Standings Heat Up: Unpacking Triumph Chess and Its Implications for Modern Gaming
The Serie A league for the 2022-23 season is lighting up sports discussions with its intensely competitive standings. Amidst this thrilling football season, the rise of online chess games such as ...
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AI tries to cheat at chess when it’s losing
Some AI will even attempt to cheat their way out of losing in games of chess. This poor sportsmanship is documented in a preprint study from Palisade Research, an organization focused on risk ...