Two people hunched over a black and white checkered board, deliberating what moves they will make, how their opponent might counter and how they might counter that counter, with barely a flicker of ...

IMAGE: The Indian men's team celebrate with the trophy after winning the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Photograph: FIDE/Maria Emelianova/Chess.com India created history at ...

Maria Emelianova is a leading chess photographer, tasked with traveling the world to document the highs and lows of the sport. With over 10 years of experience, Emelianova has become proficient at ...