With music by ABBA legends Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and lyrics by the incomparable Sir Tim Rice, the iconic musical Chess returns to the West End for the first time since a limited run at ...

The Four Nations Chess League (4NCL) is Britain’s premier team chess competition. Launched in 1993, the year of Nigel Short’s world title challenge to Garry Kasparov, it has been dominated by two ...

Artefacts include souvenirs from 1972 ‘Match of the Century’ between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer A vast collection of chess memorabilia, including souvenirs from the 1972 “Match of the Century” ...

Twenty-one-year-old Trisha Kanyamarala became the first Irish woman to be awarded the title of woman grandmaster (WGM) in chess, following her high standard of play at the London Chess Classic ...

A starry-eyed teenager Divya Deshmukh winning the Women's Chess World Cup in faraway Batumi this year not only showcased India's unfathomable depth of talent in the sport but also reaffirmed the ...

Want laid-back atmosphere, good vibes and dangerously strong drinks? Luciana Bellini on the chess clubs making all the right moves “I wouldn't say we're the originators of the scene, but I think we ...

R Praggnanandhaa qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament after winning the FIDE Circuit 2025. The Indian GM took the lead in the circuit in May by going past Ding Liren, and then went on to keep ...

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has earned a coveted spot in the Candidates 2026 tournament by triumphing in the FIDE Circuit 2025. His stellar year, marked by victories in major events, secures ...

R Praggnanandhaa has secured a berth for the 2026 Candidates Chess. After finishing as the joint-winner at the London Chess Classic Open, he is set to finish at the summit of the FIDE Circuit ...

Rachel Reeves loves chess. The chancellor was pictured writing her Autumn Budget speech next to a board and has led efforts to get schools more involved with the game. Chess has been a constant in the ...

RACHEL Reeves’ junior chess champion claims have been called into question by a former winner who says she actually finished 26th. Reeves has frequently sought to boost her credentials by hailing her ...