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Chess

New Book Spotlights the Connection Between Chess and Culture
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New Book Spotlights the Connection Between Chess and Culture

From Charlie Chaplin to the Wu-Tang Clan.
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Off-White™ Releases a Series Home Goods for the Holidays
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Off-White™ Releases a Series Home Goods for the Holidays

Including a chess set, clock, candle holder, and playing cards.
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Five-Time Champion Magnus Carlsen Won't Defend His World Chess Title
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Five-Time Champion Magnus Carlsen Won't Defend His World Chess Title

“I simply feel that I don’t have a lot to gain.”
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Abhimanyu Mishra Makes Chess History as Youngest Grandmaster
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Abhimanyu Mishra Makes Chess History as Youngest Grandmaster

At just 12 years old.
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9 Classic Board Games to Play When Your Mind Needs a Break
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9 Classic Board Games to Play When Your Mind Needs a Break

Pass the time with a throwback.
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Chess-Boxing: The Comeback of Chess
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Chess-Boxing: The Comeback of Chess

In a relatively quiet uprising, two unlikely sports have paired up and been making waves
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