Chess
Jun 30 2008, Sharmila Chakravorty

Yes, playing chess can make the world a better place, only if you play on this one. Recycled stuff has a different charm; this Recycled Auto Part Chess Set is no exception. It is made totally out of auto parts. This chess board is a product of...

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Bienne:

Russian Chess Grand Master Evgeny Alekseev, left, plays against Cuban Chess Grand Master Leinier Dominguez, right, during the International Chess tournament in Bienne, Switzerland, Tuesday, July 22, 2008.