Jeremy Silman, an international chess master whose books were popular with players looking to improve their game, died on Thursday at his home in West Hollywood, Calif. He was 69.

Sales of chess sets and chess books have surged in the three weeks following the debut of Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit," according to a new report by the NPD Group. The miniseries, which ...

6. Chess Bitch by Jennifer Shahade If you’re looking for more player profiles, there are plenty more in two-time American Women’s Chess Champion Jennifer Shahade’s book.

By Kelsie Hoffman Updated on: April 2, 2024 / 11:58 AM EDT / CBS News Maurice Ashley, who became the first Black chess grandmaster in 1999, is using the game of chess to teach life lessons.