When 17-year-old Griffin McConnell was named national chess master in March, it was a major achievement — especially since he earned the prestigious title after undergoing his fourth brain surgery ...

Since middle school, chess has been an integral part of Peter Giannatos’ life. He’s participated in more than 200 tournaments, and is recognized as a master level player. In fact, he’s a top-10 player ...

Ethan Pang, the nine-year-old London schoolboy who has already set several age records and is the world’s top under-10 player, reached a new peak late last month. The youngster shared first place with ...