GM Judit Polgar has been enjoying some major moments in the spotlight in recent weeks, with the success of Netflix's documentary Queen of Chess. In a fresh interview with Chess.com, the Hungarian chess legend shared her thoughts about the response...
For some, chess is just a game. For others, it's a hobby or a sport. But for children growing up in the slums of Mombasa, Kenya, chess can be something even more powerful—hope. Promoting Queens is an initiative committed to changing the li...
2025 will go down as a year that showcased chess at its very best, marked by performances at the highest level and record-breaking activity online. As we have moved to 2026, it's time to look at the moments, games, and numbers that defined the pas...
WGM Dina Belenkaya is the latest guest to sit in the hot seat for Lie Detector Chess, the popular Chess.com series that turns up the tension with a polygraph and a panel of friends asking very personal questions. Belenkaya is a U.S.-based Russia...
What’s the best way to improve at chess? A new study from Stanford University sheds light on the most effective practices for players across various skill levels. The study (PDF version here) Deliberate Practice and Chess Mastery: Analyzin...
Even the world's best players go through challenges. For GM Anish Giri, a brutal stretch of losses was more than just a slump. It was a defining moment, the grandmaster shared in a new documentary. The 30-year-old has been ranked among the world...
When Adam Weissbarth founded Silver Knights Chess Academy in 2006, he had no idea how far it would grow. Joined two years later by his brother Daniel, the duo have built one of the most prominent scholastic chess programs in the United States. T...
Chess and swimming may seem like an unusual combination, but for CM Michal Mazurkiewicz from Poland, it is the perfect blend of mental and physical endurance. The 34-year-old has made waves by earning a well-deserved spot in the Guinness World of ...
His family envisioned a career as an accountant for him, but GM Wesley So defied expectations to become a chess world champion and one of the strongest players in the world. In a new Chess.com documentary on So's life, the 31-year-old grandmaste...
Does GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave think he’s a genius? Can he reclaim a spot among the world’s elite? And does he feel blitz and rapid chess are as important as classical? In a new episode of Chess.com's popular Lie Detector Chess serie...
Which players stood out in 2024? Who delivered the best performances, played the most games, or gained the most rating points? Which events captured chess fans worldwide, and what moments dominated the headlines and on social media? It's time to r...
Are you a dedicated chess player? If so, meet Darryll Alke, whose commitment to online chess might just leave you in awe. With more than 180,000,000 people from every corner of the world on Chess.com, we occasionally come across someone whose ac...
GM Vidit Gujrathi's friendships, career aspirations, and even his dancing skills were under the spotlight when he was faced with the polygraph and questioned by none other than his good friend, GM Anish Giri. Vidit, one of India's top ...
In a spicy new episode of Chess.com's Lie Detector Chess, Andrea Botez dives into everything from her life as a content creator and competitive chess player, her dating life, her dynamic with her sister, and even candid thoughts on her appearance....
Chess, lies, and confessions. All were in play as WFM Alexandra Botez took center stage in the latest episode of "Lie Detector Chess." The latest installment of the popular video series was released on YouTube last week. Alexandra's sister Andre...
In a heartwarming meeting, GM Judit Polgar welcomed the nine-year-old British chess prodigy WFM Bodhana Sivanandan to her home city, Budapest, for a day of lessons and mentorship. Bodhana, currently among the world's highest-rated players und...
Faced with tough questions while hooked up to the polygraph, WFM Anna Cramling was forced to reveal her true feelings about her career path, her grandmaster parents, the dark side of fame... And then she was caught in a lie. After IM Anna Rudolf...
Two of the chess world's most popular Annas, IM Anna Rudolf and WFM Anna Cramling, sat down for a conversation that was anything but ordinary. The twist? They were hooked up to a polygraph. You have seen it before, but we know you'd like to see ...
At just 33 years old, GM Magnus Carlsen has conquered pretty much every peak in the world of chess. On his journey to achieving G.O.A.T. status, he has also made his mark in history setting some incredible records. Some of these records seem des...
