Chess is more than just a recreational activity,” says Russ Makofsky. “It’s a catalyst to change lives.” Makofsky is the founder of the Impact Coaching Network, which has been bringing competitive ...

"We do want every kid to learn how to play chess. We understand the ... the board from each other since they were kids. They got their start playing chess in the Bronx, traveling to chess ...

New research has found real-world evidence that parents and coaches undervalue girls and young women who play chess. Regarding ... the problem I've noticed is with kids who are a little slower ...

At Project Pawn Learning Center in the Bronx, the quiet movement of chess pieces marks the realization of a dream for ...

Billionaire Elon Musk thinks that the ancient and famously difficult to master game of chess is dumb. Why? Because space ...

Long before Demis Hassabis pioneered artificial intelligence techniques to earn a Nobel prize, he was a master of board games ...

Sir Demis Hassabis, the chief executive and co-founder of the artificial intelligence giant Google DeepMind, won the Nobel ...

Decorate a pumpkin or gourd as your favorite book character. Pumpkins may be painted, dressed or accessorized, but not carved ...

Newton Public Library's annual pumpkin decorating contest is back. Decorate a pumpkin or gourd as your favorite book ...

"Kids can play with it for years ... To make the gift complete, you can also get a strap ($19) and carrying case ($39). Chess took off among kids a couple of years ago, and it's still going ...

not just play it for fun and pleasure ... She's been working on that and showing the benefits of chess to young kids, trying to get old children to familiarize themselves with chess concepts ...

The Tzumi 13-in-1 Multigame Table offers a plethora of exciting games for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Whether the ...