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Netflix’s Queen of Chess Tells the Remarkable Real-Life Story of Judit Polgár

Netflix’s latest chess documentary, Queen of Chess, tells the powerful true story of Judit Polgár, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players in history. Unlike fictional chess films, t...

Feb 7, 2026

Publisher Chess Elevation Is Coming to Chess House

There’s a new name in the chess publishing world, and we’re thrilled to bring it to you at Chess House: Chess Elevation. Chess Elevation is a new junior imprint under Quality Chess, with Jacob Aag...

Nov 8, 2025

After 25+ Years with Chess House ... Big Move

Whether you've been following Chess House for 25 years or a just a few weeks, I have a big announcement: It's March 2025 and it's time to share this news. [disclaimer: this is not written...

Mar 1, 2025

Beauty for Ashes: Fire Destroys 3,500 Year Old U.S. Senator Tree – Legacy Preserved in Historic Chess Set

In 2012, a Senator tree in Florida tragically burned and fell to the ground. This wasn’t just any old tree. It happened to be 3500 years old, declared by President Calvin Coolidge as a ‘N...

Nov 30, 2024

Another Historic Chess Milestone: World's First Brother-Sister Grandmasters

In 2024, the chess world celebrated a remarkable achievement as siblings Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu became the first-ever brother-sister pair to earn the prestigious Grandmaster (GM) ti...

Aug 20, 2024

The FIDE Chess World Championship: A Millennia-Old Saga of Intellectual Mastery

The FIDE Chess World Championship stands as the epitome of human intellect and strategy, a battle of minds played out on a checkered battlefield. Originating from the most ancient realms of strate...

Aug 3, 2023