Well, it’s official – playing chess is cool again. Ever since the hit Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit aired in late October, countless fans have rediscovered just how awesome the intellectual ...

One rare nonpolarizing event in 2020 was the release of Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit.” The miniseries about orphaned, struggling chess prodigy Beth Harmon not only captivated audiences, but it also ...

I started and finished The Queen's Gambit in the span of one weekend. I couldn't get enough, and I'm hoping desperately for a season two, but the one thing I kept thinking while watching is, though ...

Chinese Rat set (early 18th century) (all photos by Kevin Dutton, from Master Works, Rare and Beautiful Chess Sets of the World, published by FUEL in association with World Chess by Agon Ltd) Cover of ...

The new LEGO Traditional Chess Set is a clean, simple build. Its squares are colored dark brown and beige, which creates the impression of polished wood. Its pieces match and have a smooth, simple ...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Chess has been around for about 1,500 years, making it ...