Chess Players musical and students of the arts

and students of the arts and crafts

and brightly colored counters for you to mark up your card

In addition to the inlaid backgammon board

craftsmanship

Chess Players musical and students of the artsA portrait of the world's most enduring gameand the people drawn to it. Chess Players: From Charlie Chaplin to Wu Tang Clan explores the surprising ways chess has captivated artists, musicians, actors, writers, athletes, and cultural icons across generations. Through striking photography and engaging stories, it reveals how a game of sixty four squares has become a shared language of creativity, strategy, and self expression. More than a history of