Well, it’s official – playing chess is cool again. Ever since the hit Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit aired in late October, countless fans have rediscovered just how awesome the intellectual ...

One rare nonpolarizing event in 2020 was the release of Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit.” The miniseries about orphaned, struggling chess prodigy Beth Harmon not only captivated audiences, but it also ...

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It’s been a year full of surprises–some of them pleasant, some of them not–and you can add chess’ resurgence in popularity to the list of the former. Thanks to the insane success of Netflix’s ...

Natalie (She/Her) is a writer and game design enthusiast hailing from way-too-sunny Los Angeles. She loves to dissect game narrative and analyze mechanics, but she doesn’t even want to think about how ...

Chess is an intimidating game, but choosing the right set for you doesn't have to be. Home and competition chess sets for beginners You can find bargain basement sets at just about any department or ...

Sales of chess sets and chess books have surged in the three weeks following the debut of Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit," according to a new report by the NPD Group. The miniseries, which premiered on ...