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Chinese Rat set (early 18th century) (all photos by Kevin Dutton, from Master Works, Rare and Beautiful Chess Sets of the World, published by FUEL in association with World Chess by Agon Ltd) Cover of ...

Jaime Hayon is painting the 2m-high ceramic chess pieces which will feature in his Tournament installation for Trafalgar Square as part of London Design Festival. The installation will be in situ from ...

A giant chess set has been installed in Trafalgar Square as part of the London Design Festival. The mosaic glass board produced by Spanish designer Jaime Hayón has ceramic chess pieces — some six feet ...

Chess is one of the most popular board games in the world, and with good reason. Chess isn't always about winning; it's an art, science, and a sport to continue learning from. Even after an uptick in ...

Jaime Hayon is painting the 2m-high ceramic chess pieces which will feature in his Tournament installation for Trafalgar Square as part of London Design Festival. The installation will be in situ from ...