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

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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 ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Who thought your latest favorite style icon would be a chess player? Chess ...

LEGO patented its signature "binding brick" in 1958. But it wasn't until nearly 50 years later, in 2005, that LEGO released its first official chess build. I learned this fact while researching this ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

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 ...

Kingdom Hearts 3 developer Square Enix is offering players a replica chess set for $700, and the only problem is that you can’t actually play a game of chess on it. Inspired by the young Xehanort and ...