Chess is a game of strategy, skill, and deep thinking. The world’s best players compete at the highest level, constantly improving their tactics. As of April 2025, Magnus Carlsen remains the top ...

The Crystal Palace forward recently took time out of FA Cup final preparations to win a chess tournament. So is he any good?

By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Earlier this month, a handful of the world’s greatest chess players gathered in an event space located in the lush greenery of Paris’ Bois de Vincennes.