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It is a game of skill and strategy and perseverance. And we should teach it to our kids. Start when they’re young Chess is not just for grown-ups, or high-school kids.

Your guide to getting started with chess, and the New York Times chess puzzle. By Isaac Aronow Chess is an ancient game that traces its roots back to India. Some strategies in today’s top ...

In the midst of an ongoing national chess boom, a Whitney Young Magnet High School student started tutoring other students on how to play the game in his apartment courtyard. Then struck by the tra… ...

Chess has a reputation for cold logic, but Vladimir Kramnik loves the game for its beauty. “It’s a kind of creation,” he says. His passion for the artistry of minds clashing over the board ...

How to Play 1. Contact someone you want to start a chess game with. 2. Make sure you both have chessboards and all the pieces. 3. Study up on chess if need be and learn all the move notations.