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IBM's Deep Blue system achieved its first victory over a world chess champion on February 10, 1996, when it won the first game of a six-game match against Garry Kasparov. Despite this initial loss ...

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 ...

Each chess piece was carefully chosen, with creatures like Behemoth and Tonberry King representing key roles. Fans praised the attention to detail and creativity, sparking interest in potential ...