Zugzwang is particularly common in endgames due to the fewer pieces left on the board leading to fewer options. It is even common to come across positions of ‘Mutual Zugzwang’: positions where both ...

Historically, chess players tend to peak in their 30s. It is an ominous sign that Prag is only 19 tears old, and Gukesh, 18.

As soon as Darpan Inani joins the call on a video conferencing platform, a sudden barrage of robotic announcements fills the ...

The man responsible for Bryant Park’s transformation was Dan Biederman, a protege of the urban planner William “Holly” White ...

Karatekin also refers back to MIT many times, including referencing Rybka or “little fish” system developed by an MIT alumnus. Despite the eventual allegations leveled at Vasik Rajlich, Rybka remains ...

“In your first 10 moves, get out your two knights, two bishops, and castle,” Czerniewski advises new players. Castling is a chess move where the king and the rook switch spots as long as they ...

The Luka Doncic trade has shocked not just basketball fans, but celebrities from other sports have also been reacting to the ...

Patrick Mahomes is undefeated (8-0) against Vic Fangio-led defenses, but the Kansas City Chiefs QB is expecting the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator to change things up in Super Bowl LIX.

The chess match between China and the U.S. is far from over, and India should be perceived as a rook in the middle of the ...

The lead-up to the NBA trade deadline — which is Feb. 6 this season — has always produced a great number of blockbuster moves. In fact, the Los Angeles Lakers made a shocking trade for Dallas ...

The lead-up to the NBA trade deadline — which is Feb. 6 this season — has always produced a great number of blockbuster moves. With a trade market developing and the point guard hitting the ...

Just like that, the 2024-25 MLB hot stove has kicked off! We had a trade just one day after the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisted the World Series championship trophy. Which teams will go all-in to ...