Chess, the ancient game of strategy and intellect, has a rich history dating back to seventh-century India, where they called it chaturanga, evolving into the familiar rules we know today in Europe by ...

Last week we published a history of the Staunton chess set, which was developed, in part, out of a need to standardize pieces for international competition. In a response on his blog, Jason Kottke ...

Before I begin gushing about this charming chess set, I have a confession: I don’t know how to play the game. It’s not that I’ve never been interested in learning, I was just never the type of kid ...

Chess sets have traditionally relied on color and intricate figurative details to help players distinguish between sides, but this approach often creates barriers for people with visual impairments or ...

Interior design is going through a quiet shift. You might have seen heavy, unread coffee table books and static ceramic vases defining the living rooms. But now, they are being pushed aside. What’s ...

The complete chess set of 32 pieces in mixed media and board comprised of carpet, linoleum, plywood and beechwood, with accompanying instruction manual, all contained in the original foam-lined and ...

From ancient Persian craftsmen to Yoko Ono, artists have reinterpreted the game over the ages. An all-white chessboard as part of the "Sky Is Always Clear" exhibition by artist Yoko Ono at the Moscow ...