Collecting chess sets is a hobby that blends history, artistry, and strategy into a single, satisfying pursuit Chess as we know it today was born out of the Indian game Chaturanga in the 7th Century.

Chinese Rat set (early 18th century) (all photos by Kevin Dutton, from Master Works, Rare and Beautiful Chess Sets of the World, published by FUEL in association with World Chess by Agon Ltd) Cover of ...

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