C HESS IS the sort of deep and rewarding game that you can spend an enjoyable lifetime failing to master. But even ardent fans might concede that, as a spectacle, watching two players think for long ...

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From intricately designed pawns to boards from luxury brands, check out the most expensive chess sets in the world.

Intricately crafted with premium materials, the 32-piece set is unlike anything the chess world has ever witnessed, composed of white gold and diamonds. The custom-made set also comes with a ...