Perfect for chess aficionados and collectors of chess art, this gorgeous volume, drawn from international collections, brings to life the history of chess-playing cultures around the world through vibrant illustrations, from...

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Perfect for chess aficionados and collectors of chess art, this gorgeous volume, drawn from international collections, brings to life the history of chess-playing cultures around the world through vibrant illustrations, from a painting in the tomb of Queen Nefertari showing her playing senet, a forerunner of chess, to a French illuminated manuscript depicting Tristan and Isolde taking a love potion while playing chess.

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