Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. Parents and coaches of youth chess players believe girls and women ...

Female chess players in the male-dominated sport face "gender bias" from their mentors and even from their own parents, according to a new study. Researchers who polled the parents and mentors of ...

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 ...

As chess players, we often measure progress by Ranking, Rating, Wins or Tournament Victories. But there are many ways to measure progress. The growth of our aesthetic sense, the capacity to appreciate ...

A new study reveals that medieval chess was a powerful vehicle for promoting racial harmony. While contemporary medieval art often depicted non-white individuals in extreme roles, representations of ...