The horizontal rows on the board are called rows, and vertical ones are called files. Both players control 16 chess pieces each. The chess pieces are placed in the following manner: Chess is ...

The board looks great and uses foamboard ... There is no need to actually distinguish the pieces. An LCD and some buttons act as a chess clock, and note if a move is illegal.

It’s not just about moving pieces — it’s about doing so with precision and flair. At its core, the Pi Board employs an XY stepper motor grid coupled with magnets to glide chess pieces across ...

In Star Trek franchise, there is no dearth of interesting props and the tri-dimensional chess is one such artifact that continues to spark curiosity among the Trekkies.

Narrator: With every shaving and small incision, master artisans turn these trunks of wood into 32 hand-carved chess pieces. You can pick up a plastic set for $20, but a wooden set certified for ...

LEGO patented its signature "binding brick" in 1958. But it wasn't until nearly 50 years later, in 2005, that LEGO released its first official chess build. I learned this fact while researching ...

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