Casual players don’t really think much about their board. If it is square and both sets of pieces are black and white, you can play. Professional players have a different strategy for their equipment.

As popular as the game of chess is, it has one massive flaw. This being that it requires two participants, which can be a challenge. Although playing chess on a computer against an AI has been a thing ...

The makers of a smart Rubik's Cube-like puzzle have upped the ante with their game technology with a special-edition Harry Potter-themed chess board, complete with character pieces. But can AI help ...

Online matches are gaining popularity, but chess club is all about the thrill of good old-fashioned board play. On a Wednesday night in July, chess boards and timers crowd tables at Ladybird Grove & ...

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No game has quite the same allure, mystique, and prestige as chess, but that doesn't mean there aren't loads of other games out there just like it. In fact there are plenty of games like chess, ...

The Legend of Zelda Collector's Chess Set is back in stock at Amazon for $45. Released in June, the officially licensed Zelda-themed chess set was made by prolific board game manufacturer The Op Games ...

Imagine a chessboard where the pieces move on their own, gliding across the squares with mechanical precision, as if guided by an invisible hand. It might sound like a scene from a futuristic movie, ...

Beyond The Board is set to challenge your perception of chess and puzzle games alike, as announced by Fragile Shapes Studio. This intriguing new title, described as a fusion of Monument Valley and ...

Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies hit his first home run of the 2025 season against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bohm had a slow start, partly due to a bruised foot. Manager Rob Thomson moved him down the ...

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