Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. Parents and coaches of youth chess players believe girls and women ...

"The Queen's Gambit" miniseries portrayed the life of a fictional chess prodigy, Beth Harmon, who is continuously underestimated in male-dominated competitions. A team of New York University ...

Girl Chess Power and Beyond is on a mission to empower girls ages 5–18 through chess, education, and service. The nonprofit combines strategic thinking, volunteerism, and life skills to help girls ...

A 10-year-old girl has made history by becoming the youngest-ever woman international master in chess. Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow, earned the title and is now encouraging more girls in her ...

The Johannesburg Metro Chess and Blairgowrie Primary School hosted a successful chess tournament, bringing together young and ...

Rochelle Ballantyne, a New York lawyer, is pursuing her dream of becoming the first Black female chess master. Ballantyne said she has been trying to reach her goal for over a decade. Reuters reported ...

A one-year grant from the U.S. Chess Federation will help encourage girls ages 5-11 to learn, compete and stay involved in chess. Antonis Loudaros established the chess program at The Greene School in ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Their focus is unwavering. Their decisions are calculated and meticulous. Their love for chess is unmatched. "Problem solving is what we need in life to help us do stuff," tournament ...

2025 update: Nora Heidemann is a trans teenager in Germany who loves chess and is ranked No. 59,921 in the world, which hardly makes her elite. Yet her win last month in an under-18 national ...

The brightest young talents and most accomplished veterans in American chess will once again converge in the nation’s Chess Capital as the Saint Louis Chess Club hosts the 2026 U.S. National ...