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"Match of the Matriarchs" in Boston through Nov. 4

10/25/2018 – The Boston Sculptors Gallery (in Boston, Massachusetts, USA) has been hosting an interesting competition from October 3rd through to November 4th: the "Match of the Matriarchs". The exhibit is the brainchild of American artist Donna Dodson, who has designed a chess game with exclusively female figures inspired by marine animals. There is a closing reception the evening of November 2nd. | Photo: Boston Sculptors Gallery

Tour of a chess set collection

4/16/2018 – Are you fascinated by pieces and clocks? Ever lust after an expensive wooden Staunton? Davide Nastasio takes a break from reviewing chess videos to bring you a glimpse behind the scenes of a Singaporean chess collector who specialises in chess sets. But that's not all! Wait until you see his clocks! The physicality of the tools of the game provides a window into chess history as well. | Photo: Stephen Kong

Historic chess sets auctioned at Sotheby's

3/25/2016 – When discussing expensive chess sets, the reason for their premium value usually falls into two categories: unusual materials and workmanship, or precious metals and gems. Next month, the famous auction house Sotheby’s will be offering rare and old chess sets and pieces expecting to fetch top prices, such as ivory pieces carved during the Samanid Empire more than 1,000 years ago!

Beautiful chess pieces

9/22/2015 – For centuries artisans have used chess pieces to show their craft and to portray people and events from history. Chess pieces reflect the history, culture and thought of the times they were made in. They also show the skills of the artists who created them. When Yamil Duba visited a museum in Paraguay he met Don Quixote, Christoph Columbus, and others.

Chess sets for the rich and famous

2/25/2015 – Chess is easily one of the games that seems to most inspire exotic and artistic variations. It can range from the barest minimum, such as pieces of bread in Stefan Zweig's classic novella, to opulence beyond your wildest dreams. Here are a few of the most luxurious sets available, from the $2000 Ferrari set to the one-of-a-kind Art of War set that costs a cool $1 million.

Handicraft: Piece by Peace Chess

5/2/2014 – It's a two-man company: master artisan Mary Sutphen sculpts chess pieces in wax, her son Robert uses rubber molds to cast them in different materials. In addition Rob hand carves chess sets from alabaster and soapstone. Each piece is the result of many hours of work, and full sets may take months to complete. Still the prices are extremly reasonable. Take a look.

How about a Nixie chess set?

12/30/2013 – Cold-cathode or "Nixie" tubes, introduced in the 1950s, were among the first digital displays ever built. There are still small stockpiles left, and the tubes are experiencing a comeback in nostalgia driven displays, clocks and even watches. And now you can get a chess set as a DIY kit, or fully assembled, with pieces that glow on the squares. But hurry: the world is running out of Nixie tubes.

Christie's exquisite chess sets auction

11/17/2013 – Christie's is a fine arts auction house with headquarters in London, currently the world's largest – sales in the first half of 2012 totalled some $3.5 billion, the highest in the art market history. Occasionally they have a dedicated section, and starting from the 20th of November, Christie's South Kensington section will offer for auction 106 interesting chess sets from three different collections. Take a look.
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