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8-year-old Boy Becomes Youngest Player to Beat a Chess Grandmaster: ‘I felt amazing’
At the tender age of eight years, six months, and 11 days, Singaporean Ashwath Kaushik became the youngest player ever to defeat a grandmaster...
Homeless Nigerian Boy Becomes U.S. Chess Champion at 10-Years-old After Immigrating to US
Tanitoluwa Adewumi—more commonly known by his nickname “Tani”—may be just 10 years old, but he's already become an official Chess National Master, with an...
Duchess of Cambridge Unveils 100 Emotionally Moving Images That Portray Life During Lockdown
Some may not know that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is a talented photographer.
She is also a patron of London's National Portrait Gallery,...
Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry Announce Birth of Healthy Firstborn Son
The healthy baby boy, who is now seventh in line for the British monarchy, is the first Royal baby who has been born with American citizenship.
8-Year-old Immigrant is No Longer Homeless After His Incredible Chess Career Spurs Thousands in Donations
This third grade homeless student has only played chess since fleeing Africa as a refuge, but he is already breaking tournament records—and winning hearts.
8-Year-old Homeless Immigrant Was Taught to Play Chess – Now Breaks Record as State Champion, Internet Sends Flood of Support (GNN Podcast)
This third grade homeless student has only learned to play chess since fleeing Africa as a refuge, but he is already breaking tournament records—and winning hearts and support on the internet.
When Duchess Meghan Accepts Macaroni Necklace Gift From Young Fan, He is Flooded With Orders
This 6-year-old boy could be considered a bona fide fashion designer after Duchess Meghan proudly wore one of his creations earlier this month.
Inner City Cops Help Underserved Kids by Playing Chess
These boys in blue are doing their duty to protect and serve the community by playing facing off with the city's youth – facing off...
Duchess Kate Calls For Mental Health Support in Schools w/ Heartfelt Video
Mental illness affects every group in society: seniors, adults, teens – but often the turmoil begins in early childhood.
That’s why the Duchess of Cambridge...
Stephen Hawking, Paul Rudd Play Quantum Chess (Hilarious Video)
The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Ant Man actor and comedian Paul Rudd plays quantum chess against physicist Stephen Hawking...
Former State Trooper Teaches Life Lessons Through Chess
Chess is not easy, but almost anyone can benefit from the complex game because it teaches strategy, confidence, and also how to accept failure.
So...
Teen Donates His Chess Winnings to a Cancer Clinic
What would you do if you won $1,000 in a sporting tournament? Would you go on a shopping spree, plan a vacation? 16-year-old Kevin...
Teacher Turns Low-income Kids Into Chess Champions
Ted Komada, the music teacher who started a chess club nine years ago at Killip Elementary School, hoped to help the mostly low-income students...
From Slum Life in Uganda to Teen Chess Champion
She grew up in Kampala, one of the poorest places on earth. She couldn't read or write. As a child, she scrounged for food...
Chess Champ Defies Age to Win Fourth World Championship
Chess champs are thought to be past their prime at 30.
But after toiling in the shadows of all-time greats like Garry Kasparov and Anatoly...
Teen Chess Genius Is Game’s Youngest Grandmaster
A Norwegian teenager, Magnus Carlsen, has become the youngest chess grandmaster ever to top the world rankings. Called the 'Mozart of...
Princeton Chess Club Plays Prison Inmates
Chess players from Princeton University were challenged and check-mated by the best chess players at a maximum security prison in Trenton, New Jersey. The...
Arts and Chess Part of Plan to Boost School Scores
Two poorly performing Kentucky schools in downtown Lexington will receive $1.2 million to hire more teachers and offer chess, violin, foreign language and art...
Homeless Man is Chess King of Washington (Video)
Extremely articulate, yet homeless, Tom Murphy is one of the best chess players in the country. He has won major tournaments and is just...
Good News in History, November 21
This daily column features all the good news, anniversaries and birthdays from this day in history—November 21.