How medieval chess created a space in which players – regardless of race – could engage as equals

My research shows that chess created a space in which players – regardless of their skin colour – could engage as equals.
La Crosse Tribune

Chess Club 65 begins Oct. 1 at Viroqua library

McIntosh Memorial Library of Viroqua will once again serve as the host location for Chess Club 65. Entering its third year, Chess Club 65 is a weekly gathering for players of all ages and experiences ...
The Bluffton Icon

Play chess at the Bluffton Public Library

Open Chess on Tuesdays! The library has an area designated on the Main Floor for open chess from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday the library is open. Bring your own board or use one of the library’s! All ...
SecurityWeek

From Trivy to Broad OSS Compromise: TeamPCP Hits Docker Hub, VS Code, PyPI

After hacking Trivy, TeamPCP moved to compromise repositories across NPM, Docker Hub, VS Code, and PyPI, stealing over 300GB ...
PAROOL

5 of the best Amsterdam chess spots (according to European Blitz champion Eline Roebers)

Amsterdam local Eline Roebers (19) became the European Blitz Chess champion in January. She recommends five spots in Amsterdam where both aspiring players and grandmasters can try to put each other in ...
Fox2Now St. Louis

Tornado-damaged libraries in St. Louis to reopen with upgrades

ST. LOUIS – Two neighborhood libraries in St. Louis are preparing to reopen in late May, nearly one year after a destructive tornado caused significant structural damage to the buildings. The Julia ...
Longmont Times-Call

Longmont events for Tuesday, March 3: Open Chess Night at the library

Snacks & Cooking: 3 p.m., Longmont Youth Center, 1050 Lashley St., Longmont. Snacks and Cooking is a culinary adventure. All participants can learn to make different snacks/dishes and then bond as ...
Popular Science

Homemade chess board moves its own pieces. And wins.

🛍️ Amazon Big Spring Sale: 100+ editor-approved deals worth buying right now 🛍️ By Mack DeGeurin Published Feb 16, 2026 2:16 PM EST Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) Adding us as a Preferred ...
The New York Times

Chess With an Extra Dash of Excitement: A Female Star’s Story

Framed as a sports tale, “Queen of Chess,” directed by Rory Kennedy, recounts the life of Judit Polgar, who battled sexism as much as rival players. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for ...
InfoQ

Daggr Introduced as an Open-Source Python Library for Inspectable AI Workflows

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
People

Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky's Cause of Death at 29 Revealed

The Charlotte Chess Center announced the news of the prolific player's death with a social media post on Oct. 20 Zoey Lyttle is a Society & Culture Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She covers influencers ...
WPSD Local 6

Herrin City Library to host 'Chess at the Library'

Three to four boards should be available for chess. The library plans to have checker tables as well. Beginners will have access to instructional materials to guide them through the game. "Whether you ...