A Brooklyn teenager, Jessica Hyatt, has made history by becoming the highest-rated African American female chess player.

In 2025, chess is witnessing a surge of young talent from across the globe, with prodigies like Faustino Oro and Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus leading the charge. These players, hailing from diverse countries, ...

At just 14 years old, Imkhitha Joya from Old Crossroads in Nyanga is making waves in the chess world, having earned national recognition and international invitations. Now, she needs the public's ...