Hidden among my shelves of tools in my office is a travel chess set. I first learned of integrating chess into therapy from a play therapist who spoke of using the game in therapeutic interventions. I ...

This post was written with Nada Saaidia and David J. Grüning. Chess is mental torture. — Garry Kasparov Why play chess if it is torture, as Kasparov testified? One view is that chess is a social trap ...

The stereotype of the chess player is someone who is smart, logical and good at maths. This is why so many parents around the world are keen to get their children playing chess – in the hope that the ...

Playing chess can improve cognitive skills like memory, planning, and problem-solving. It may also help reduce symptoms of certain brain conditions. The game of chess is loved all over the world. From ...