From ancient Persian craftsmen to Yoko Ono, artists have reinterpreted the game over the ages. An all-white chessboard as part of the "Sky Is Always Clear" exhibition by artist Yoko Ono at the Moscow ...

In this video, I showcase the process of creating a unique chess set made from zebrano wood and epoxy resin. Each piece is ...

Portable chess set invented by Marcel Duchamp (1943) (All images by the author for Hyperallergic unless otherwise specified) BRIGHTON, UK — Swapping out pieces in a game of chess is only a smart move ...

Christofle and its subsidiaries have used a variety of hallmarks, from a rooster to a cat’s head, since the Parisian firm was founded in 1830. It employs the knight, one of the most powerful pieces on ...

Marcel Duchamp redefined the word “art” with his Readymades. Now, nearly 100 years later, artists Bryan Cera and Scott Kildall have made it possible to reproduce one of the conceptual artist’s ...

It is not easy to make small talk about chess. When people hear that I played the game professionally for several years they often ask what kinds of chess sets I like—ornate, sculpted, antique? The ...

Chess is a classic game that often looks as good as it plays. Like all the finer things in life, a good chess set is a sensual experience; it should look good, the pieces should feel good in your hand ...