Computing, as a science and an industry, has always been intimately connected with games, and with none more so than chess. The quest to build a computer grandmaster has helped bring focus to ...

For a few days, chess fans could be forgiven for wondering if the end of the game was in sight. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. At ...

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, trading ...