If you have a few chess sets at home, try the following exercise: Arrange eight queens on a board so that none of them are attacking each other. If you succeed once, can you find a second arrangement?

Discover the fascinating story behind the oldest chess problem ever recorded and the tragic tale of its mysterious creator. A deep dive into chess history and one of its earliest puzzles.

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Speaking this morning on "Fox & Friends Weekend," two accomplished chess players shared their enthusiasm for the game of chess — and noted the many ways that kids today can get involved in the game ...

Puzzles based on the chessboard have been popular since the medieval era, when chess itself first became widely popular. In recent times, a puzzle genre has emerged revolving around the rules of chess ...