Nowadays, chess associations and federations provide standard chess sets and clocks to participants in tournaments. I guess it’s because the pieces, boards and clocks should be identical and of the ...

Narrator: With every shaving and small incision, master artisans turn these trunks of wood into 32 hand-carved chess pieces. You can pick up a plastic set for $20, but a wooden set certified for ...

In a moment, reflecting his humility and sportsmanship, the young champion rearranged the chess pieces on the board and applauded Ding for the intense battle they had shared. Anand's ...