Timur Gareyev was just moves into a world record 48-board simultaneous blindfold chess exhibition in Las Vegas when he decided to change tactics. “I was like, OK, I’m just going to try to go with the ...

Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you ...

The world’s top players explain how they break down the insane amount of information they pack into the heads in the heat of battle and beyond When R Praggnanandhaa walked in for a fan zone ...

Chess is often regarded as the game that is most commonly associated with intelligence and strategy. Science has in fact proven that chess players have more cognitive skill than non-chess players. But ...

International Chess Day: Playing chess works wonders for your brain and makes you a happy person. An expert on how the game can boost memory and mental health. A game of chess can turn any dull day ...

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev feels chess is not just a mind game but is also a cognitive exercise that enhances memory. Dev, who is the brand ambassador of the Skillhub Online Games Federation ...

International Chess Day 2023: Today, the world is celebrating World Chess Day, a day dedicated to the brain game. On 12 December 2019, the General Assembly proclaimed 20 July as World Chess Day to ...

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