Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Chess experts make more mistakes when air pollution is high, a study has found ...

As chess players, we often measure progress by Ranking, Rating, Wins or Tournament Victories. But there are many ways to measure progress. The growth of our aesthetic sense, the capacity to ...

In a longitudinal study that tracked chess players throughout their careers, we show that both intelligence and practice positively affect the acquisition and retention of chess skill.

Study finds the quality of chess played online was worse than when played in person, in a sign working remotely is harmful to productivity ...

Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations, a new study of chess players has found. The study analyzed almost three million chess moves played by more than ...

Pushy parents sending their children to chess classes are not improving their school grades, a major study has revealed.

It's known as 'the game of kings', but chess has evolved to enjoy a far more modern following and is increasingly popular among schoolchildren. Experts say it's teaching them how to take ...