Chess, the ancient wargame, has endured the test of time due to its deep, strategic elements that enable creative play. Even if you aren't a master tactician, you might know the game from watching ...

Andy Gunderson sits silently across from Chris Jones at a table in a vacant banquet room and sets out a green and cream chessboard. Gunderson, 58, of Dedham, has the pawns just about set in place ...