Esports and chess joined forces to break through their respective subcultures at the Esports World Cup. The No. 1 grandmaster in the world was happy to help.

The world of chess has been going through somewhat of an evolution in recent years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The ancient game’s popularity boom has been well documented, owing in ...

Seeds of doubt have grown into a disturbance among some in the game’s top ranks. By Dylan Loeb McClain This is an era of milk and honey for those who live, breathe and make their livelihood from chess ...