At this factory in Amritsar, India, artisans carve the pieces for the official World Chess Championship sets ... isn't an abstract representation of a medieval figure. It's designed to look ...

Between them, these much-loved pieces take us into the heart of the medieval world. "I was trying to define what chess is, and I asked Tony Miles, grandmaster. He said, 'It's not an art ...

TASS/. The inaugural "At the Fireplace" chess tournament took place amidst the scenic mountains of the Jeyrakh district, nestled within a beautifully restored medieval tower. Organizers are ...