Chess960's random setups still favor white, new study reveals

Chess is a relatively simple game to learn but a very difficult one to master. Because the starting positions of the pieces ...
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The best auto battlers and auto chess games 2026: tabletop competition

The auto chess and auto battler genre may have been a flash in the pan, but it's been a fascinating one to watch. It all started with Dota Auto Chess, a custom game mode for Dota 2, which then spun ...
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PARMY OLSON: Google’s chess master is working on AI's killer app

You may have only recently heard about Demis Hassabis. He’s been named one of Time magazine’s “AI architects,” won a Nobel ...
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The Chess Revolution: When the Board Reflected the Times

Chess has never been just a board game. It has always been a quiet reflection of the world around it. When societies changed, ...
The New York Times

The Best Board Games

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How to Clean and Care for Wood Cutting Boards

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Michael Sullivan Michael ...