Chess boxing, a sport testing both brains and brawn, has been steadily rising in popularity. It's been a big hit in Russia, ...

Chess boxing got its start in a graphic novel. Now actual competitors fight for knockouts and checkmates. Russia has dominated for years, but the sport's popularity is growing in the U.S.

In many more ways than one, basketball and chess share some striking similarities. There are varying strategies for offense and defense, a seemingly unlimited number of potential moves per possession ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The Washington Post looks at a stack of chess-related books, ...