Board games are not just fun ways to pass the time with friends and family. To play a board game, one must flash their competitive spirit and think strategically while maintaining the balance of ...

Ethan Petersen and Rob Harker embrace after a successful BYU Chess Club meeting. Rob and Ethan have become close friends in their time at the BYU Chess Club over the last two years. (Ethan Porter) ...

Long before The Queen’s Gambit caused a chess boom, St. Louis was already a hub for fans of the game. While chess historians debate an official starting point, Tony Rich, executive director of the St.

“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 ...