Artificial intelligence (AI) loves to cheat. When matched against a chess bot, an OpenAI model preferred hacking into its opponent's system to winning ...

A new study reveals that medieval chess was a powerful vehicle for promoting racial harmony. While contemporary medieval art often depicted non-white individuals in extreme roles, representations of ...

If ever you needed a nudge to give your brain a workout, new research underscoring the benefits of “brain training” should offer fresh motivation.

The growing research on brain health is a good reminder that while our phones might offer a quick dopamine hit, real ...

One of the more encouraging findings out of the Rush study is that although the benefits were greater when someone seeks out ...

The two long-term studies add to a growing body of evidence that people can boost their brain health by doing mentally stimulating activities, such as learning a language, visiting a museum or playing ...

A major study published in Neurology found that lifelong mentally stimulating activities, such as reading, chess, and puzzles, may delay Alzheimer’s disease by about five years and mild cognitive ...

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

It's worth knowing whether you're just playing a game you like — or maybe also improving your brain chemistry.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s been nearly 30 years since chess champion Garry Kasparov ...

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 ...

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died last year after suffering an abnormal heartbeat and had multiple drugs in his system at the time, according to a toxicology report that ruled the ...