Homemade chess board moves its own pieces. And wins.

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

Creativity at 80: Tarentaal retiree crafts bespoke chess sets by hand

Ray Wainman, an 80-year-old resident of Tarentaal Retirement Village, has transformed a lifelong passion for chess and ...
Hackaday

Building A Self-Playing Chess Board Robot

As popular as the game of chess is, it has one massive flaw. This being that it requires two participants, which can be a ...

The Life-Saving Power of Chess, With a Side of Plantains

At a Haitian-Dominican cafe in Brooklyn, I found solace, friendship, and a newfound love of the game.
Rolling Stone

RS Recommends: The Best Chess Sets for Beginners and Old Pros Alike

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 ...