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 ...

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Netflix’s latest must-watch series is set on the most ...

We don’t know if you’ve noticed but chess is having a bit of a moment right now. Thanks to Netflix’ superb and stylish miniseries The Queen’s Gambit, many retailers are reporting a significant ...

Chess sets have experienced a huge surge in popularity following the release of Netflix's The Queen's Gambit. The series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, is based on a 1983 novel of the same name by Walter ...

A whole chess set was translated into wearable accessories in this prototype by French designer Louis Le Joly Senoville, a fan of the game who wanted to make it possible to play anywhere at any time.

It spread from India into ancient Persia in the 6th Century, but did not arrive in Britain until the 12th Century, when it was brought back by Christian knights returning from the First Crusade in ...