CHESS legend David Howell is set to star in a new BBC series - looking to find the next Grandmaster.Three-time British champion Howell will appear alo. Jump directly to the content.

From Netflix shows such as “The Queen’s Gambit” to its rock and roll superstar Magnus Carlsen, the popularity of chess has never been stronger.

From Netflix shows such as “The Queen’s Gambit” to its rock and roll superstar Magnus Carlsen, the popularity of chess has never been stronger.

Hans Niemann has slammed critics who questioned his celebration while watching Magnus Carlsen’s elimination from the Freestyle Chess event in Las Vegas, reminding them of the struggles he has faced ...

David Howell has gone from strength to strength at the 16th European Individual Championships at Jerusalem, and caught the leaders with his fourth victory in the seventh round. Howell overcame ...

A 16-year-old schoolboy has become the UK's youngest ever chess grandmaster. David Howell achieved the feat when he competed in the 36th Rilton Cup in Stockholm, coming joint second. Britain's ...

Fischer once said that “Chess is dead.” ... apparently closed the book on one variation of the Grunfeld in Round 8 when he beat David Howell, the 19-year-old English champion. ...

David Howell, 12, who attends St ... David's chess success means he is better travelled than most of his peers. In the last few years he has played in France, Greece, Spain, ...