Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. And this wasn't on a whim ...
They’re all kings and queens! Students at the Rosalyn Yalow Charter School in the South Bronx — where 22% of pupils are homeless and nearly all are economically disadvantaged — just won a New York ...
Children from New York schools are consistently winning national chess championships, and programs dedicated to teaching young people the game are booming. Ayden Spellman, 11, is one of the top young ...