List of some of the biggest and most popular chess festivals, as well as a description of what to expect from each one in terms of attendees & events.

While Carlsen and Caruana played for the World Championship in London, millions of people all over the world saw them fight in a soundproof glass box. But behind the scenes, the teams of seconds who supported them remained largely hidden. GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov…

If you ever stumble into a chess bookshop, you will see that most of the books are about openings. People’s interest in openings is no coincidence, as all the games begin with that phase, and by studying openings, you have a good chance of getting a strong…

PREIKESTOLEN (VG Nett) Magnus Carlsen (21) er ikke helt fornøyd med sjakkåret så langt. En rask gåtur til Preikestolen hjalp bare litt.