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An Almost Unbeatable Magnus Carlsen Defends His Title As World Chess Champion
Anand initially looked to be aiming for a draw with black in Game 11, setting up a decisive showdow…
Matthew DeBord
Finally! A Boring Draw At The World Chess Championship
At this year's match in Sochi, Russia, the story has been completely different. Reigning champ Magn…
Matthew DeBord
Here's The Fascinating Way Computers Have Changed The Way Humans Play Chess Against Each Other
Top competitors who once relied on particular styles of play are now forced to mix up their strateg…
Magnus Carlsen will defend his World Chess Championship crown next week in New York City
Caruana brought it right down to the wire, losing a must-win match against Karjakin and in the proc…
Matthew DeBord
World Chess Champ Magnus Carlsen Lost An Amazing Game
Meanwhile, Carlsen's main rival these days, Italy's Fabiano Caruana (actually, an American who now …
Matthew DeBord
The most important moment in decades has arrived for American chess - here's why
The remainder of the field consists of only three other players in the current world top ten, as ra…
Matthew DeBord
The World Chess Champion could be an American for the first time since Bobby Fischer in 1972
The remainder of the field consists of only three other players in the current world top ten, as ra…
Matthew DeBord
This Time Around, Polls Are Driven By Selfie Passion In India
When you say that all the world’s a stage, the elections must be the biggest platform to stage a gr…
The Stage Is Set For An Epic Finish At The World Chess Championship
Anand has just moved his knight to the g5 square. Optically, this position looks better for white. …
Matthew DeBord
Here's What To Watch For In The World Chess Championship
A year later, Carlsen is as dominant as ever but there have been some wobbles. The U.S. number one …
Matthew DeBord
The world's top chess players have just formed a new $1 million professional tour
"The Grand Chess Tour was created with just one goal in mind: Demonstrating the highest level of or…
Matthew DeBord
The most important chess tournament in US history is about to kick off in St. Louis
The 2015 Sinquefield cup is the strongest tournament in the history of chess. The field includes ma…
Matthew DeBord
Disaster Strikes For Vishy Anand In Game 6 Of The World Chess Championship
There is a problem, however, which is that Carlsen knows the Sicilian as well as anyone, although A…