NEW DELHI: Chess is officially becoming a major part of the esports world as the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has confirmed that chess will be one of 16 competitive titles at the first-ever ...

NEW DELHI: The memories of 20-year-old Javokhir Sindarov sweeping past his challengers in the Candidates tournament were still raw when 30-year-old Russian Grandmaster Daniil Dubov ended up scoring a ...

In 1897, the United States House of Representatives held a series of chess matches to find their most skilled players. The five winners were pitted against counterparts in the British House of Commons ...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Esports World Cup Foundation ("EWCF"), and Chess.com announced a multi-year partnership that will bring competitive online ...

Despite a bout of sickness before the tournament, Carlsen found a way to do just enough to first reach the playoffs and then overcome Belarusian prodigy Denis Lazavik in the summit clash.

PARIS, March 12 (Reuters) - Chess is getting ready to make its foray into Esports with teams recruiting top players ahead of this summer's Esports World Cup, hoping to attract new audiences as the ...

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to find a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Multi-time chess world champion and perhaps the most famous ...

Is chess a sport or an esport? Here is why chess is officially recognised as a sport and how it became part of the Esports World Cup.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen recently revealed his favorite team to Greek NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Warriors Wire Shreyas Royal, 17, is youngest ever British chess champion as new generation ...