The ornate bishop replaced the elephant that was used in India up to that time. In the 1500s, when the queen took on her new position, he initially only went three squares but was eventually given ...

Of course, the Queen's Gambit fan in your life may want to play a round of chess, on a board ($52, Etsy) that's both rustic and nature-lovin'. Look no further than this piece on Etsy that's made ...

When chess arrived in Europe through Mediterranean trade routes of the 10th century, players altered the game to reflect their society’s structure.