Game 4 of the World Chess Championship in London began with a fitting surprise: the “English Opening.” Magnus Carlsen of Norway, the three-time defending world champion and world No. 1, began the game ...

Let’s get to a fact straight away: There have been over one billion views related to chess globally on YouTube in 2020. Chess is one of those few sports that can be played at home on the board or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Chess world mourns Daniel Naroditsky, a beloved American grandmaster and online teacher. Naroditsky, known for his clear lessons, died at 29. His estimated net worth in 2025 was one million dollars.