The twist: The tour randomizes the starting positions of the chess board’s most important pieces, so each game begins with the queen, rooks and knights in a jumble. Players have to adapt on the fly.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER Getty Images On Friday, Magnus Carlsen begins his quest to grow the popularity of an alternative chess variant and win 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 ...