A whole chess set was translated into wearable accessories in this prototype by French designer Louis Le Joly Senoville, a fan of the game who wanted to make it possible to play anywhere at any time.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Think chess, and chances are a certain, generic set of images will come to mind: that of stout, ...

Check out this awesome chess set, which was designed by Dave Pickett, the Skeleton Key Chess Board. “A chess set I designed around the function of skeleton keys. The skeleton keys are made of brass.

On September 8, 1849, readers of the Illustrated London News were greeted by an advertisement for a newly designed collection of chess pieces. It read: “A set of Chessmen of a pattern combining ...

Cyrice Griffith, FRSA never intended to become a chessboard artist. But the moment her nine-year-old son came home one day in 2010 and asked to teach her how to play chess, something profound shifted.

Chess is a man’s endeavor: More men play it, so more men excel at it. But is the game itself intrinsically gendered? Absolutely, says Asaf Alexander: “Gender and social hierarchy are the key ...

The game of chess has been around for centuries, and while the rules have remained largely unchanged, the game’s appearance has undergone continuous transformation. The best chess sets are more than ...

Knights, monarchs and pseudo-sacrifice – it's no wonder artists from Marcel Duchamp to Tracey Emin have been fascinated by chess, as a new exhibition shows The Art of Chess, which opens at London's ...

Chess is one of the most popular board games in the world, and with good reason. Chess isn't always about winning; it's an art, science, and a sport to continue learning from. Even after an uptick in ...