“About ten people specialize in carving knights for World Chess sets, Merenzon said. It takes about two weeks to produce 100 sets, with a set of knights requiring six hours to carve, he said.” I read ...

Karatekin also refers back to MIT many times, including referencing Rybka or “little fish” system developed by an MIT alumnus. Despite the eventual allegations leveled at Vasik Rajlich, Rybka remains ...

Let’s take a look at some of the most expensive chess sets in the world, made of lavish materials with intricate craftsmanship. Despite being a game that relies on quiet moments and silent spectators ...

Chess sets to last a lifetime The appeal of a chess ... the precious moments you spend with people, the memories you create,” a chess parlor owner told us, “And that memory can be created ...