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Chess Season Begins: Why Fall Is the Best Time for the Board

In summer, most people head outdoors — the garden, long evenings, little appetite for sitting still and concentrating at a table, as described in Chess in the Garden. Fall reverses that: evenings g...

Why Chess Pieces Can Crack in Fall and Winter

Every year, the same thing happens in fall: the heating comes on, indoor air gets drier — and on some wooden objects, fine cracks suddenly appear that weren't there before. High-quality solid wood ...