Chess

‘I lost to a very strong eight-year-old’: how chess is capturing the imagination of a new generation in Ireland

Set to feature in a new Sally Rooney novel, the game is officially having a moment. But what makes it so appealing to young players?

Sat Aug 03 2024 - 05:00

Judge dismissed lawsuit by Niemann (20) against Carlsen, Chess.com and US grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in June

Tue Aug 29 2023 - 20:22

Youth sport allows us to learn how to handle the emotional mouses and cauliflower ears that every life has to endure

Fri Aug 11 2023 - 14:30

American teenager claims grandmaster was paid to shout ‘Cheater Hans’

Wed Jan 11 2023 - 19:11

Game’s governing body is facing criticism after announcing a company that makes breast implants will sponsor women’s events

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 17:18

Thanks to The Queen’s Gambit and talented Irish players, chess is growing in popularity here

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 06:00