The ugly side of chess is pored over in this Netflix documentary, looking at how lurid online gossip led to a lawsuit, conspiracy theories and a bitter rivalry. Sadly, there’s little new here ...

Everybody heard the outlandish cheating accusations. Now Hans Niemann is ready to fight for his reputation, and a chess world ...

THE origins of chess are contested, but few dispute that while the game began in India, it was the Sassanian Persian empire ...

Updates and results from Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper and Chantelle Cameron and Ellie Scotney's respective world title ...

The majestic Weissenhaus estate has been owned by nobles, survived a devastating fire and hosted world leaders. Its striking castle, white facade illuminated by the glow from the windows, sits on the ...