Oregon baseball sophomore Tyler Jones’ first career hit turned into the decisive run in the Ducks’ midweek battle with Gonzaga University,... Oregon women’s tennis finished the 2026 season 12-13, ...
Ashley Lynn Priore has a quick response when I ask her what she thinks of the hit show The Queen’s Gambit. “We were here first!” she says, only half-jokingly. Priore, 21, is the founder, president, ...
Starting chess can be overwhelming, but knowing a few solid openings makes the game far more enjoyable. The right openings help you develop quickly, control the center, and avoid nasty traps. Here’s ...
The history of how the queen became the most powerful piece in chess. By Daniel Naroditsky The queen is known as the most powerful piece on the chess board, so the prospect of sacrificing it invokes ...
What do Pope John Paul II, Benjamin Franklin, St. Theresa of Avila and Harry Potter possibly have in common? Their love for chess, of course. “Life is kind of chess,” wrote Franklin, “with struggle, ...
Framed as a sports tale, “Queen of Chess,” directed by Rory Kennedy, recounts the life of Judit Polgar, who battled sexism as much as rival players. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for ...