The chess world erupted over a cheeky joke from Chess.com asking players for “new name ideas” for one of the game’s pieces.

5. The Castle or Rook can move any number of ... There is no definite reason for the king being a weak chess piece. Perhaps giving more power to the king would make it harder to checkmate in ...

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 ...