CHESS CORNER: What could possibly go wrong?
The self-destruction of the Austrian army in 1788 caused Austria to lose the Battle of Karansebes to the Turks. Karansebes is in modern day Romania. Austrian soldiers mistook each other for the enemy, ...
The greatest match that never was — when Fischer and Karpov didn’t meet
The history of chess is riddled with missed opportunities.
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American cup draws out
Bobby Fischer sparked American chess interest; today, the Saint Louis Chess Club hosts top U.S. players in a significant tournament.
Chess.com asks users to rename the bishop
The sheer number of accounts (often boosted by blue checks) taking the post seriously is staggering. The furious replies ...