The renowned French opera composer François-André Danican Philidor produced over 20 operas in the mid to late 18th century.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with chess writer and grandmaster Andy Soltis about 11th World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer and the movie Pawn Sacrifice. In the summer of 1972, the world's attention was ...

The puzzles you see are to teach simple checkmating patterns or 1-3 move tactics ... white simply captures the d4 pawn. Chess puzzles are provided by Fort Wayne Chess Club. For questions about ...