Chess was once for nerds - now everybody wants in

An Isle of Wight chess tournament is highlighting the game's growing popularity with young people.
The New York Times

At 5, She Picked Up Chess as a Pandemic Hobby. At 9, She’s a Prodigy.

Bodhana Sivanandan, a fourth-grader, has become one of England’s best players just a few years after discovering chess during pandemic lockdown. By Isabella Kwai Since learning chess during a pandemic ...
Reuters

Chess-Nine-year-old Sivanandan to become youngest England international

July 2 (Reuters) - Nine-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest person selected to represent England in an international competition after being named in the women's team for September's ...
The New York Times

England’s pressing concerns after ‘game of chess’ loss against Netherlands

The sea of orange engulfing Utrecht’s Galgenwaard stadium as Dutch fans packed the stands was a similar sight to England home games. Sarina Wiegman has changed the face of international football here ...

Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins yet again while British Championship prize fund soars

The world No 1 won his 21st global title by defeating his old rival Fabiano Caruana in Freestyle chess at Weissenhaus in Germany ...

Chess: Magnus Carlsen triumphs in London speed event but Nakamura fails

The Norwegian, 35, showcased his skills in the chess.com speed championship, but the US star and streamer was twice beaten ...