This smart chess board blends the tactile joy of in-person play with the global reach of online opponents.

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With the exception of a couple of speciality packs (like steak knives), every set on this list includes one. It’s the knife you’re likely to turn to most often, and a quality one is a good ...

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World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in action during the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York City. FIDE Magnus Carlsen hasn’t been having a great time over the last couple of weeks. His ...

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I offered a draw and she wanted to play on,” Vaishali added. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who has had a role to play in Vaishali’s rise through the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy (WACA) ...