Chess is famous as perhaps the most respected board game ever played, and we often uses chess as a way to metaphorically teach lessons about the world. But as it turns out, chess is also pretty good ...

To move its own pieces, a motorized mechanism beneath the board guides an electromagnet along the underside. When activated, ...

You can play chess against a machine on just about any computer, but that’s not nearly as fun as playing with real pieces. If you want to build a robot to play against for yourself, Maxim shows off a ...

Chessboards and pieces aren't just the tools of mental warfare. They're also works of art—especially when DIYers take the 64 squares and 32 pieces in unexpected directions. Chessboards and pieces aren ...

There are lots of chess players out there who only play online. These folks tend to play with people all around the world. Some prefer the feel of real world chess pieces to the virtual parts though.

A chess set is a great DIY project for any craftsman, and it doesn't have to be cut from brass or made from lightbulbs to look impressive. This wooden chess set crafted by Redditor benjaab123 takes a ...

Chess is famous as perhaps the most respected board game ever played, and we often uses chess as a way to metaphorically teach lessons about the world. But as it turns out, chess is also pretty good ...