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US Chess is pleased to announce the launch of a new online chess club specifically for women and girls, hosted on Chess.com! This exciting initiative aims to create a supportive and engaging community where female players of all ages and skill levels can connect, compete, and grow together in the game of chess. Join Us for Thrilling Online Events

Readers may remember when the Hans Niemann controversy broke out that the then world's richest man, Elon Musk (currently no.2), decided to dip into his vast fount of wisdom and offer his own explanation. But this was neither the first nor last time he would proffer opinions for the chess world, and has suggested ideas to revolutionize the millenary game.

Golden Oak is set to perform as part of Lensic 360’s Summer Scene with a free show at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, on the Santa Fe Plaza.

Thanks to dedicated individuals who follow their own heart’s pursuits, ancient chess variants are still alive today. An overwhelming number of enthusiasts and associations throughout the world cultivate old variants and other board games. Among them is Greg Myers, founder of the ‘Tamerlane Chess Club’ in Jamestown, New York.

How the game has evolved over the centuries