It is well-known that people tend to be overconfident in their abilities. You may overestimate your chances of getting an interview for a job, answering a question correctly, or succeeding at a New ...

A little forgetfulness is a normal part of getting older, but keeping your brain active helps it stay sharp. And you don’t need pricey classes to do it. Chances are, you’re already doing ...

Even for someone who’s super smart, becoming a skilled chess player requires lots and lots of practice. By the same token, practice isn’t everything. New research in the journal Proceedings of the ...

The newspapers love using neuroscience findings to make us feel bad about our less salubrious habits. Earlier this year they had a field day with a study that purported to show time spent watching ...

Two new studies -- including one involving chess players -- suggest a link between poor air quality and brain function. Getty Images Your morning commute could be inhibiting your brain function, a new ...

The first study to both show and measure the effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs such as modafinil, methylphenidate (best known under the trade name Ritalin), and caffeine, on chess play is being ...

A downside of "smart drugs" was clear in a recent study in Germany. Chess players were given one of three cognitive enhancers (modafinil, methylphenidate, and caffeine) or placebo and matched in ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Chess experts make more mistakes when air pollution is high, a study has found.

In this video, we explore chess openings and how to study them. The content includes chess openings for beginners, such as the Sicilian, Caro Kann, Vienna, King's Gambit, and London Opening vs King's ...