The game of chess has been around for centuries, and while the rules have remained largely unchanged, the game’s appearance ...

French mathematician Blaise Pascal said "chess is the gymnasium of the mind." Truer words were never spoken with some studies suggesting that playing chess can even help prevent dementia. These days ...

Chess is an intimidating game, but choosing the right set for you doesn't have to be. Home and competition chess sets for beginners You can find bargain basement sets at just about any department or ...

I love the game of chess, and that stems back to my childhood. When I was growing up in Australia in the '60s and '70s, we didn't have the internet or modern technology kids have now, so we often ...

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U-Treasure revealed that it is currently working on a chess set inspired by Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. The brand produces this set to celebrate the first anniversary of the TV anime show.

In November of 2020, I sent a direct message on Twitter to a British man named Phil Makepeace. “Hi!” I wrote. “I need a chess coach! Are you the person to talk to?” I knew that Phil was a professional ...

The Netflix show about a chess prodigy has reignited interest in the game and fueled demand for sets, accessories and timers. By Marie Fazio Poela Keta started binge-watching “The Queen’s Gambit” as a ...