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Corrected: A previous version of this article referenced the International Chess Federation acronym as ICF. The acronym is FIDE. There are 25 million kids worldwide who play chess competitively, ...

Regular brain workouts can boost memory, focus, and cognitive function at any age. Simple activities like chess, puzzles, ...

Chess is a game requiring a significant amount of mental activity when it comes to strategy, but there is a theory that playing can also help you lose weight. During a recent episode of TMZ’s Strange ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. Online chess has exploded in popularity since the Netflix ...

This story is part of WTOP’s Small Business September coverage. Each week, WTOP will be highlighting small businesses across the D.C. region, along with financial, government and other organizations ...