Chess isn’t fair—so rearrange the pieces

It’s also well-known that playing as white offers at least a slight (but sometimes decisive) advantage during any given match ...
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A simple rule variation could move chess out of a stalemate

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On Sunday, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) crowned US ...
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FIDE Launches First Official Freestyle Chess World Championship

The first official FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship will take place in Weissenhaus, Germany, adding a new title to the ...
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Unorthodox Chess From an Odd Mind

Two dozen programmers from around the world have signed up to compete in Germany next month in the first computer chess tournament devoted to Chess960, a game variant invented by fugitive chess genius ...