Blame The Queen’s Gambit. The show was so riveting, and made chess look so cool, that I couldn’t resist making an account on chess.com and cautiously dipping a toe into the world’s most intimidating ...

Want to improve your chess elo? Explore strategies from popular chess books, including options suitable for beginners, such ...

Jack Pursey is an Evergreen Editor from England who began working at Game Rant as a List Writer in August 2020. Jack enjoys games from a wide range of genres but has a soft spot for puzzle and ...

Chess has enjoyed a sharp rise in popularity in the 2020s. The spike began during COVID lockdowns and increased when Chess.com created its first PogChamps tournament on Twitch in 2020, which proved ...

Netflix’s period-piece chess drama The Q ueen’s Gambit has made waves since premiering on October 23; as of press time, it's the most watched series on the streaming service. There’s a wonderful meta ...

Master tactics in chess are not limited to traditional gameplay, but can also be a powerful ally in competitive titles, especially in the eSports and online chess scene. Want to know more about this ...