Newcomers to chess should consider learning the following openings to ensure they get off to a good start as both White and Black.

It doesn't take long to get addicted to the ancient and complex game of chess. If you've got competent players to spar with, there's a lot to discover about opening gambits and ways to counter them.

Fifth-grader Owen Johnston considers his options during a game of chess Thursday at Greenmont Elementary School. Students in Kevin Mace’s STEAM class learned how to play chess this past week in ...