COLUMBIA — A firm handshake? The boy had no idea what his teacher was talking about. He had never had to give a firm handshake before. But by the end of two weeks, he had developed a skill to take ...

Seven-year-old Gavin House, a student at Prairieville Primary, took second place in his age group — kindergarten through second grade — at the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System’s ...

MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) - Eight of the world's best chess players began competing in an international tournament in Russia on Tuesday, but were told by organisers that handshakes would be optional ...

Nearly a year after an explosive cheating scandal detonated in the chess world, the rival factions have reached an awkward detente that figures to end the saga. Chess.com, the popular platform that ...

Children of all ages representing nearly 20 schools from several parishes sat in rows at Northeast High School in Pride on Saturday, quietly playing games of chess at the Foundation for East Baton ...