“Longest three minutes of my life. I ain’t gonna lie,” says American chess boxer James Canty. He beat the odds to become the world’s new super heavyweight chess boxing champion. While Canty is a professional chess player, he has been boxing for only two years. Russia blitzed the medals for first place, but Team USA won nine, earning second place and surprising everyone. Already hyped for next year’s slugout, the Americans headed home on a high. “I love a happy ending, don’t you?” says American c

This Chess Set Turns The Pieces Into Interactive Action Figures Chess 3.0 by Pygmallionaire reimagines the classic game by transforming traditional pieces into interactive objects designed to heighten the drama and spectacle of every match. The set features "destiny-driven" mechanics, such as pawns that physically twist to reveal a hidden Queen inside for promotion, a King with a removable ceremonial sword for surrender, and a Queen wielding a blade to strike down foes. With additional tactile e