Jessica Hyatt says now that she's surpassed 2,200 points and is among the top 30 female chess players in the country, she has her sights on becoming a chess grandmaster next.

For Hakeem, it was doubly complicated. As the NBA's all-time leader in blocked shots, he built a legacy on timing and spatial awareness. But Jordan had a way of making even the most cerebral defenders ...

Derrick Rose partnered with Magnus Carlsen, the top-ranked player in the world, as part of an initiative to make chess more ...

Public interest in chess has also led to a rise in consumer demand. Retailers have reported increased sales of chess sets, ...

Niemann, now aged 22, ranked world No 19, and the best young grandmaster in the US, still believes he can reach Carlsen’s level. In recent weeks his results in Chess.com’s competitive online Titled ...

Arguably the biggest (and most vocal) name is Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. The highly successful, yet ...