China's Hou Yifan, the women's world number one, delivered a stunning performance with four consecutive wins to secure her team's place in the Global Chess League final in Mumbai. Discover the key moves and tournament highlights.
A journalist's lonely Christmas leads to a rediscovery of table tennis, a sport seeing a 22% surge among UK women. A story of reconnection and 'aerobic chess'.
An investigation into the final, harrowing hours of chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, whose life was haunted by unproven cheating allegations from a former world champion. Read the full story.
New research shows physical capacity peaks at 35, slowing down after 40. Discover how activity can slow decline and which athletes prove the rule.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three years and seven months, makes chess history as the youngest player to secure an official FIDE rating. Discover his incredible journey and India's chess dominance.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three, has made chess history as the youngest player to receive an official FIDE rating. Discover how he broke the record and his grandmaster ambitions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over claims she was the 1993 British girls' under-14 chess champion. The real winner, composer Emily Howard, remains silent as experts dispute the credentials.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her claim to be a former British junior chess champion, as a finance professor disputes the title. The row emerges amid tensions with the OBR over Budget forecasts.
Tennis legend Andy Murray made a surprise appearance at the London Chess Classic, revealing his son beats him at chess. Discover how the event unfolded.
Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov makes chess history as youngest World Cup winner at 19. Discover how he triumphed as London Chess Classic begins.
The 2025 Broadway revival of 'Chess' struggles with a messy narrative, wasting the potential of its iconic Abba score. Read our full review of the Imperial Theatre production.
ABBA icons Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus reunited at the Broadway revival of their musical Chess. Discover the story behind this Cold War-era show's triumphant return.
The FIDE Chess World Cup delivered stunning upsets as Russian star Andrey Esipenko and top Americans crashed out, while England's Michael Adams secured a remarkable comeback victory in a 10-game marathon.
The FIDE World Cup erupts in chaos as Russian star Andrey Esipenko and American top seeds are eliminated, while England's Michael Adams triumphs in a breathtaking 10-game marathon.
Discover how a new wave of youth chess clubs in London and Birmingham is creating vibrant communities, boosting mental skills, and attracting diverse young players away from screens.
World number one Magnus Carlsen triumphs in spectacular fashion at the Champions Showdown in St. Louis, cementing his legendary status with a dominant performance against elite competitors.
Distressing emergency call reveals frantic moments as friends discovered chess champion Daniel Naroditsky unconscious. The dramatic audio captures their desperate attempts to save the grandmaster's life.
In an explosive interview, chess streamer Daniel Naroditsky reveals his torment after being falsely accused of cheating, a scandal that took a devastating turn with his accuser's sudden death at 29. The full story of online bullying, mental health struggl
Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik calls for FIDE ethics investigation into what he describes as systematic bullying of streamer Daniel Naroditsky, raising concerns about chess's online culture.
American chess star Daniel Naroditsky becomes latest victim of disturbing online death rumours after public disagreement with former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, prompting widespread concern in chess community.
Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik faces potential ban after bitter online dispute with American streamer Daniel Naroditsky escalates into formal petition, rocking the chess community.
Traditional board games are undergoing a digital transformation with randomised elements creating fresh challenges and levelling the playing field for gamers of all skill levels.
The chess governing body FIDE takes unprecedented action against former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for his controversial cheating accusations against streamer Daniel Naroditsky, sparking debate across the chess community.
World-renowned chess streamer Daniel Naroditsky breaks down in tears during live broadcast after receiving devastating personal news, prompting outpouring of support from chess community.
A prominent Russian chess grandmaster faces official investigation after a series of disturbing online attacks preceded the tragic death of American chess star Daniel Naroditsky, whose haunting final video shows him rambling during an online game.
Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik faces disciplinary proceedings following harassment allegations by American streamer Daniel Naroditsky, sparking debate about conduct in professional chess.
In a stunning development shaking the chess world, American teenager Hans Niemann faces cheating allegations from world champion Magnus Carlsen after their controversial match at the Sinquefield Cup.
The chess community is rocked by explosive allegations as streaming star Daniel Naroditsky accuses former world champion Vladimir Kramnik of 'killing' online chess, prompting an official FIDE investigation into conduct and sportsmanship.
Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik faces widespread condemnation after incorrectly announcing the death of streamer Daniel Naroditsky, sparking outrage across the chess community.
Grandmaster and popular streamer Daniel Naroditsky becomes target of disturbing death hoax after online chess dispute with former world champion Vladimir Kramnik sparks controversy.