Chess can be an easy way to stimulate your mind, and with these 23 chess innovations, finding a game that suits your style has just become a whole lot easier. From abnormal chess boards to disappearing chess pieces, this cluster highlights just a few of the many ways to enjoy this game.
Implications - Despite the growing popularity of online games, video games and other forms of virtual entertainment, the classic game of chess is still embraced by many consumers. Chess is a game that requires much skill and strategy; the fact that it often trumps contemporary mediums of entertainment in today's digital world indicates the potential for traditional games that bear the same elements in today's competitive game market.
23 Chess Innovations
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Chess Piece Couture
Tilda Swinton Turns a Futuristic Eye to Craig McDean in AnOther Magazine
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Disappearing Chess Pieces
The Alice Chess Set
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$40,00 Chess & $27,000 Backgammon Sets
Renault F1 Team Collection
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Digital Cheating
Top Chess Player Banned for Using Bluetooth To Cheat
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Abnormal Chess Boards
“The Art of Chess” Inspires at the Reykjavik Museum
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Extravagant Chess Set
Diamonds & Gold Don't Play Games
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Fantasy Chess Sets
The Pirates vs. Ninjas Checker Set Spices Games Up
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Chess Robots With Fake Arms
Novag 2Robot Chess Game
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Green Chess
Recycled Auto Part Chess Set
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3D Chessboards
Ji Lee Turns Chess Into an Epic Battle
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Gameboards for Extreme Conditions
New Wave Chess & Checkers
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Smart Combinations
2 in 1 Chess and Clock
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Wall-Mounted Board Games
Straight Up Chess
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Stylish Board Games
Brass Skeleton Key Chess Set For the Fashionably Competitive
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Accident-Avoiding Smart Cars
Michelin "Chess" Car
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Decadent Chessboards
Chocolate Chess Provides Winner With a Treat
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Board Game Art
Extraordinarily Creative Artworks Inspired by the Classic Game of Chess
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Chess Boxing
Rocky Balboa Vs Bobby Fischer
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Edible Chess Sets
Play Your Game and Eat it Too
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Play With Ringo's Hands
Luxury Chess Set
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Themed Chess Sets
Hockey, Fishing, Cowboys & More
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Bicycle Chess
3 Person Bikes: Built for 2 Players and a Driver
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LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Dynamic Interaction Coffee Tables
The 'EnigmaSurface' Responds to the User's Touch
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Building Block Chess Sets
The LEGO Tower Chess Set by Ferbrick1 is Sculptural
Folding Racer Simulation Seating
The Playseat Challenge X Logitech G Edition is Immersive
Video Game-Inspired Tabletop Games
KessCo Debuts the Sonic Speed Battle Tabletop Game
Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets
The Another Kingdom: Light Stage Chess Set is Highly Detailed
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
AI-Powered Chess Sets
The Chessnut Evo Works Well with or Without an Opponent
Multifunctional Sleek Oak Furniture
The Team at Kosmos Architects Design the Dice Furniture
AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books
Playbrary GPT Merges Literature with Gaming
Building Block Board Games
LEGO Settlers of Catan Brings the Board Game to Life
Eco-Friendly Beeswax Chess Sets
This FAUM Chess Set Disappears After Use Without a Trace Left
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Board Game Furniture Innovations
Bandpass Design Launches a Board Game Coffee Table, The Firefly
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Playful AI Travel Planner
Triplay is the Brainchild of Technology and Travel Enthusiasts
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Minimal Geometric Chair Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Euclid Chair Concept
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Chocolate Chess Sets
Compartés Created a Luxurious, Edible Chess Set for Chocolate Lovers
Automotive Brand Exercise Bikes
The Audi Smart Spinning Bike by Qingsheng Meng is Stylish
Luxurious Luggage Chess Boards
Rimowa Launches a Chess Set That Attaches to its Luggages
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games
Hasbro Transforms a Classic with the Monopoly Board Crawl
Republic-Honoring Chess Sets
This Chess Set Concept Commemorates Nakhchivan
Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables
The 'FoldPlay' Folding Table Works Anywhere in the House
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Fishy Tabletop Card Games
Unstable Games Launches Fishy Squishy Crusty Quirky at Target
Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights
The Bowio Game Light Brightens Up Tabletops and More
Intricate Sci-Fi Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces the Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter Set
Financial Literacy Board Games
Chime Launches a Gamified Financial Literacy Initiative
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs
Louis Berger's Elevated Chess Set is Minimal and Eye-Catching
Digital Board Game Tables
The Arena from Game Theory Tables Enables Smart Tabletop Gaming
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
All-in-One Anime Card Games
The Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic is Ready to Play
Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets
Element Visual Studio Designs the Baku Chess Set
War-Inspired 3D-Printed Chess Sets
Cuibiono Designs the Stackable Kindachess – S Set
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Luxe Luggage Chess Sets
The Rimowa Chess Attache Supports Discerning Traveling Chess Masters
Interactive Connecting Word Games
The New York Times Introduces the Strands Game
Horror Franchise Board Games
The SAW: The Jigsaw Trials Board Game is for Two to Six Players
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Miniature Toy Billiards Table
Golden Eye Designs a LEGO Vintage Billiards Table
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
In-Car Gaming Experiences
BMW Introduces the UNO Car Party Experience for Immersive Fun
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Portable Folded Gaming Chairs
Logitech G and Playseat Presents the Playseat Challenge X
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Escape Room-Inspired Puzzles
Ohm's Quest is NFC-Enabled for an Interactive Experience
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Updated Traditional Game Experiences
Admiral Clash Reimagines Battleship in New Angle
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
12-Speed Folding Bicycles
These Bikes Offer Diverse Gear Options From a Compact Riding Package
Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
Wizard-Themed Board Games
The Monopoly Harry Potter Edition is Hogwarts-Inspired
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps
The Smart 5min x Suika Game is Entertaining and Beneficial
Fast-Paced Challenge Games
Pop Off!'s Coasters, Cups and Balls Offer Over 50 Ways to Play
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Daily Puzzle Hint Platforms
Connections Answer Provides Daily Hints to the New York Times' Games
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
Fantasy Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Quidditch Trunk Imagines the Game in a Blocked Set
Connected Communicative Tea Sets
The Conceptual 'gpTea' Set by Kevin Tang Connects Loved Ones
Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles
Elms Handcut Puzzles Offer a Luxurious Take on the Traditional Puzzles
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Satellite Image Puzzle Games
Users Have Six Guesses to Identify the City on Unzoomed
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Series-Inspired Chess Games
The Queen’s Gambit Chess Puts Fans in the Action
Cheesy Board Games
Babybel and Hasbro Created a Cheesy Version of the Candy Land Board Game
Satisfying Digital Puzzle Games
Geometric Interactive Launcehs the Cocoon Game Starring a Beetle
Tennis-Playing Robot Systems
Google DeepMind Has Designed a Table Tennis-Playing Robot
Personalized AI Quiz Games
Braincast is Like Duolingo for Personalized Quizzes Based on PDFs
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Hand-Crafted Wooden Stationary Boxes
chengshe.design Designs the ONEBOX with Fidgeting Elements
Health-Conscious Gaming Furniture
The EUREKA ERGONOMIC Gaming Desk Has a Wing-Shaped Form
Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences
Monopoly to Launch Monopoly Lifesized: Travel Edition
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Mechanical Vintage Dice Designs
W&M Levsha Creates a Trigger-Activated Die with Vintage Themes
Strategic AI Wordplay Games
Vocab Scrabble Puts an Innovative Twist on the Classic Game
Brick Puzzle Chandeliers
DallasBricks Designs the Lightweight LEGO Antique Chandelier
Realistic Sports Car Puzzles
LEGO Unveils a New Ultimate Car Concept Series Set with 2,891 Pieces
Chess Club Pop-Ups
Knightcap Chess Club to Host Chess Fest in Toronto
Nature-Inspired Playdate Card Games
The Spilled Mushrooms Card Game is a Puzzle Game
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates its Own Girl with a Pearl Earring Art Piece
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Interactive Choice Wheels
Pick The Wheel Gamifies Decision Making While Making it Engaging
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
AI-Powered Drawing game
Doodle Play Tasks Players to Use Strategy and Imagination
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Point-and-Click Escape Games
Escape Room Phantom Train Challenges Players with Stories and Puzzles
Dynamic Expanding Design Series
James de Wulf Adds More Designs to the Ongoing Exo Series
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Prehistoric Puzzle Games
'Block Puzzle in the Stone Age' Takes a Refreshing Twist on a Classic
Interactive Entertainment Board Games
MONOPOLY GO! Transforms Digital Mobile Game into Real Play
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Indian Chess-Streaming Sponsorships
Rooter Invests in Chess with its Newest Chess.com Partnership
Fast-Paced History Games
ZoomYear Challenges Players to Guess the Year a Photograph Was Taken
Chess-Style Puzzle Games
Minimol Games Launches the Chessarama Puzzle Games Collection
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Soothing Puzzle Games
Puzzle Odyssey Hosts a Collection of Games at Varying Levels
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platforn
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Digital Game-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Look at the Buildable Animal Crossing Set
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Month-Long Memory Challenges
Mann is a 30-Day Memory Workout Game to Keep the Mind Sharp
Captivating Maze-Solving Games
Maze Mastermind Tasks Players with Escaping in Less than 10 Moves
Daily Word Games
Make as Many Rhymes as Possible with 'Freestyle'
Online Trivia Platforms
Masters of Trivia Offers a New Take With a Diverse Array of Topics